Jessica McGilvery
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community. Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Christina Learning Center
Duson, Louisiana
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
Assistant Teacher
Jinjer And Pickels
Rayne, Louisiana
04.2016 - 09.2016
Customer Service Representative
AAA Drive-In Cleaners
Lake Charles, Louisiana
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Marion High School
Lake Charles, Louisiana05.2008
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Assessments
- Market Research
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Cash Handling
- Developmental Focus
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Childcare Regulations
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Arts and Crafts
- General Housekeeping
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Christina Learning Center
11.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Teacher
Jinjer And Pickels
04.2016 - 09.2016
Customer Service Representative
AAA Drive-In Cleaners
03.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Washington Marion High School
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