Desmond Johnson
Summary
Multi-talented Educational Assistant with 12 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Friendly and outgoing Educational Assistant focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 12 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for students. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Enthusiastic Educational Assistant, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 12 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for disabilities students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Sheppard Pratt School
11.2011 - 04.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- 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.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
Education
No Degree - Mass Communication And Public Administration
University of Liberia
Monrovia LiberiaSkills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
Certification
- CPI, Sheppard Pratt -
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Sheppard Pratt School
11.2011 - 04.2024
No Degree - Mass Communication And Public Administration
University of Liberia
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