Dorethea Haywood
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Dedicated teacher assistant skilled in classroom management, behavior modification, and student engagement. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing literacy development through tailored instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Avoyelles Parish School System
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and address challenges.
- Utilized adaptive technology and resources to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on special education best practices.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Organized engaging field trips and educational experiences that enriched the curriculum and promoted hands-on learning.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Counselor-in-Training
We Care Behavioral , LLC
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Assisted and facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance communication skills and emotional expression among participants.
- Collaborated with senior counselors to develop individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring tailored support.
- Assisted in evaluating client progress through observational assessments and feedback collection from peers.
- Assisted with Coordinating recreational activities aimed at promoting social skills and teamwork among youth participants.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Lafayette, La 08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Lafayette, La 10-2008
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
- Behavior modification
- Learning styles adaptation
- Literacy development
- Special education assistance
- Assessment analysis
- First aid and CPR
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Special education
Accomplishments
- Monitored students and recorded their social, emotional, motor skill, and cognitive developments.
- Collaborated with teacher to improve Math and ELA scores on standardized tests 20%.
- Achieved certification in PL 1 for Teacher Certification.
- Supervised 22 special needs students enrolled in K-3 grade.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Avoyelles Parish School System
08.2023 - Current
Counselor-in-Training
We Care Behavioral , LLC
07.2017 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix