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Diana Montoya

Carlsbad

Summary

Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces. Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Carlsbad
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Participated in professional development online trainings to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
  • Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Raton High School
Raton, NM
05-1988

Skills

  • Time management
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Student supervision
  • Student motivation
  • Student safety
  • Laboratory monitoring
  • Classroom support
  • Relationship building
  • Supply restocking
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Supervising student activities
  • Individual student assistance
  • Instructional material preparation
  • Reading and writing support
  • Speech therapy techniques

Certification

  • Level One Pre K-12 Educational Assistant License

Employment History

  • Carlsbad Municipal Schools -August 2024- Present -Instructional Assistant
  • Unlimited Teletherapy -August 2023-May 2024 -E Helper
  • Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School - The Nest Preschool -November 2014-September 2017

References

  • Maren Folsom- Principal, Earlly Childhood Educational Center (575) 234-3303 maren.folsom@carlsbadschools.net
  • Daniel Cummings- Owner, Unlimited Teletherapy (505) 228-8540 daniel.cummings@unlimitedteletherapy.net
  • Eva Nagykaldi- Director, The Nest at Elizabeth Ann Seatoon Catholic School (405) 340-1789 nest@stjohn-catholic.org

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Carlsbad Municipal Schools
08.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Raton High School
Diana Montoya