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Dan Elle McCombs

Atlanta,Ga

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teachers Assistant Internship

YMCA Headstart
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • To provide safety and guidance during program activities including snack, help with homework, indoor/outdoor playtime and center activities following protocol and procedures established by Georgia Bright From Start guidelines
  • Executed daily operations such as attendance for both program and enrichment classes, assisting with homework assignments and organizing special activities
  • Liaison between patents, students, and schools resulting in improved behavior habits for troubled students
  • Provided individual and small group intervention for grades K-2 according to procedures and guidelines established by Federal Title I Program
  • Recognizing children with learning disabilities and pointing them out to teachers
  • Assists teacher with conducting lessons, managing classrooms and developing materials
  • Track student progress during school year and create reports to help parents understand what their children are learning
  • Produced Title I Program reports for statistical analysis
  • Monitor classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions

After School Program Teacher

The Hive, LLC
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Instructional Paraprofessional Dayton Public Schools
Dayton, OH
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students.

Education

DPS
2019

CDA Preschool Certification (C000021233) -

Phoenix University
2013

BS - Psychology

Interactive College of Technology, Phoenix University
2007

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Curriculum-Based Lessons
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Small Group Support and Assistance
  • Instructional Exhibits and Displays
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented

Certification


  • Licensed CDA - until June of 2023


Timeline

Teachers Assistant Internship

YMCA Headstart
01.2018 - 01.2019

After School Program Teacher

The Hive, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2017

Instructional Paraprofessional Dayton Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016

DPS

CDA Preschool Certification (C000021233) -

Phoenix University

BS - Psychology

Interactive College of Technology, Phoenix University
Dan Elle McCombs