Debra Timbermam
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with 7 years of experience supporting and assisting lead teachers with classroom needs. Is experienced is working with students of different learning levels and backgrounds, Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning, and to take on additional responsibilities. Is committed to supporting faculty with classroom needs, as well as fostering positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant - Special Education
Birdville Independent School District
10.2015 - 11.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Afterschool Caregiver
Self Employed Services
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Euless, TX05.1988
Skills
- Smart Board
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Instructing Small Groups
- Safety Understanding
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Management
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Special Education
- Educational Games
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Student Health and Safety
- Effective Communication
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Educational Assistant - Special Education
Birdville Independent School District
10.2015 - 11.2022
Afterschool Caregiver
Self Employed Services
08.2007 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School