Darcie Burke

Second-grade EA with some experience in Kindergarten

• Support student learning objectives through whole group, small group, and personalized assistance.
• Supported 2 different students 1 on 1 diagnosed with severe cases of ASD throughout school day, daily (1 in second grade and 1 in kindergarten).
• Instruct small groups of 2 to 8 students in core subjects such as reading, writing, and math.
• Implement practice exercises and use repetition, to support students in grasping new concepts quickly.
• Provide support by accommodating and modifying lessons and activities to help students with emotional, cognitive, and physical disabilities learn and grow.
• Use behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Partner with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Assemble classroom materials, and set up work areas to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Supervise students during unstructured times, such as recess, in and out of classroom.
• Grade tests and papers and recorded grades for lead teacher.
• Trained on school's procedures and learning programs.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency, especially during pandemic.

• Took over class of 17 students for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.,
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Administered and graded daily classwork, homework, tests, and quizzes.
• Worked with principal and school counselor on disciplinary issues.
• Communicated with parents regarding upcoming activities and reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills.