Elaine Singletary
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon, NY
09.1995 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Graded assignments and exams in a timely and fair manner.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to s
Direct Care Worker
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
Manhattan, NY
1994 - 05.1997
Direct Care Counselor
united creative program
White Plains, NY
June1990 - 1993
- Duties Included: Taking care of Handicapped Adults feeding, bathing, taking them out on outing.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Attended trainings related to behavioral health topics such as trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2010
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NY06-1987
Personal Care Aide Certificate -
All Metro Aides
Mount Vernon, NY05-1987
Skills
- Material Preparation
- Special Education Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom support
- Special needs education
- Computer Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Grading homework and tests
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
09.1995 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
1994 - 05.1997
Direct Care Counselor
united creative program
June1990 - 1993
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Personal Care Aide Certificate -
All Metro Aides
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