Monique Blount
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Fulton Avenue Daycare Center INC
The Bronx, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Provided assistance to students with special learning needs, such as those with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored student progress and reported any issues or concerns to the classroom teacher.
- Supervised small group instruction sessions within the classroom setting.
- Organized and maintained instructional materials for use in classrooms, including books, documents, audio-visual equipment, computers.
- Collaborated with teachers on strategies for improving student performance and behavior management.
- Administered standardized tests to measure academic progress of students.
- Assisted in classroom management by monitoring student behavior during class activities and enforcing school rules when needed.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students through organized activities and games.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students needing additional support in certain subject areas.
- Supported teachers by providing feedback on lesson plans, assessments, and other educational materials used in the classroom.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing paperwork, making copies of assignments, grading papers and tests.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians of students regarding their academic progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching methods and strategies.
- Utilized technology tools for various instructional purposes.
- Provided guidance and assistance to new teachers on how best to utilize available resources effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with students through daily interactions in order to motivate them towards success.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Teacher's Aide
Iola Jordan Daycare Center
The Bronx, NY
10.2003 - 08.2020
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Instructed small groups of students on specific topics within the scope of teacher's lesson plan.
- Organized classrooms and maintained supplies inventory.
- Supervised student activities during recess, lunchtime, and other breaks.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional plans that met individual needs of students.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground.
- Recorded attendance daily and submitted reports to school administrators as needed.
- Created visual aids for use in classroom presentations or lessons plans.
- Performed clerical duties including filing paperwork and photocopying material.
- Assisted with special projects such as organizing field trips or fundraising events.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Teacher's Aide
Bronx West Day Care Center
The Bronx, NY
08.1994 - 10.2001
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
Teacher's Aide
Davidson Day Care Center
The Bronx, NY
09.1990 - 07.1994
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Instructed small groups of students on specific topics within the scope of teacher's lesson plan.
- Organized classrooms and maintained supplies inventory.
- Supervised student activities during recess, lunchtime, and other breaks.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional plans that met individual needs of students.
- Assisted in administering standardized tests according to state guidelines.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground.
- Recorded attendance daily and submitted reports to school administrators as needed.
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, emails and forms as requested by teachers or administration staff.
- Maintained confidential records related to student performance and behavior issues.
- Answered phones and took messages when necessary.
- Created visual aids for use in classroom presentations or lessons plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams Vocational High School
The Bronx, NY06-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Lunch Supervision
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Attendance monitoring
- Materials Preparation
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Special Education Support
- Study Skills Development
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Certification
- First Aid CPR AED 2015-2023
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification 2020
- Mandated Reporter Training March 2020
- Infectious Disease Control 2015-2023
- Implementing the Creative Curriculum System for Pre-School 2017
- Positive Behavior Management 5 hours 2017
- Teaching Strategies 2017-2023
- Mental Health Workshop 2018
- DASA/Child Abuse/School Violence Workshop March 2020
- School Violence Intervention & Prevention March 2020
- Certificate of Completion of 120 hours leading to the Child Development Associate National Credential
- Trauma Smart 2 hours 2017
- Family Engagement Strategies for all Languages and Culture 2019
- Teaching Strategies Gold Basic June 2020
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Fulton Avenue Daycare Center INC
09.2020 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Iola Jordan Daycare Center
10.2003 - 08.2020
Teacher's Aide
Bronx West Day Care Center
08.1994 - 10.2001
Teacher's Aide
Davidson Day Care Center
09.1990 - 07.1994
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams Vocational High School
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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