Diana Gaillard
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Focused Teaching Assistant with proven skills in classroom management and instruction. Supervises activities and assignments to guide student progress. Consistently liaises with faculty to furnish materials or assist where needed. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering [Number]-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Be Above 13th Av.
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
Teacher's Assistant
Basin Prep Preschool
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Implemented curricula activities and facilitated children's engagement with hands-on learning experiences
- Taught classes independently to cover staff absences
- Worked under class teacher's direct supervision to resolve disputes and complaints
- Prepared classroom, organizing and distributing instructional materials for lessons
- Supervised activities to ensure safety and focus of individuals and groups
- Supported students' academic progress by providing one-on-one attention to help guide learning and comprehension.
Childcare Provider
The YMCA
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Cultivated safe and inclusive care environment to nurture and encourage children
- Selected activities to reinforce learning and discovery and helped children develop personal interests
- Observed signs of behavioral or emotional issues and alerted senior staff and parents of concerns
- Provided enjoyable activities for children under supervision
- Communicated with parents regarding observations and concerns or to provide positive feedback
- Followed licensing guidelines and standards to optimize daily childcare
- Kept accurate records of attendance, behavior and challenges in alignment with regulatory standards.
Office Assistant
Caroll Gardens Housing Authority
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Proofed documents and organized records, reports and files
- Responded to customer inquiries via email and telephone
- Maintained organized internal filing systems for digital and hardcopy documentation
- Upkept waiting area cleanliness and organization to cultivate professional and welcoming environment
- Monitored office supply inventory and completed requisitions for replenishment
- Kept office documents well-organized and quickly retrieved files for team members
- Documented daily work performed and labor hours on company logs and time-keeping system
- Reduced office inefficiencies by organizing, monitoring and replenishing office supplies.
Library Assistant
Brooklyn Public Library
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided personable and courteous service to library users
- Catalogued, shelved and repaired books to keep materials organized for patron use
- Located books, publications and reference materials and coordinated transfers
- Performed check-in, check-out and reshelving duties
- Edited records to identify holding titles and corrected issues with missing bibliographic information
- Located or transferred books, reference items and periodicals to meet patron needs
- Sorted and classified items for proper placement on shelves and in file systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
St.Francis College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Multitasking
- Small group instruction
- Scanning and copying
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Be Above 13th Av.
09.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Basin Prep Preschool
10.2019 - 06.2023
Childcare Provider
The YMCA
07.2017 - 10.2019
Office Assistant
Caroll Gardens Housing Authority
02.2016 - 06.2017
Library Assistant
Brooklyn Public Library
07.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
St.Francis College