Skilled in student behavior management. Supports faculty and classroom needs with a proactive approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 6 years of related experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant, Elementary School
Kent Gardens Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Collaborates with head teacher on treatment plans
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Collects data on students' behaviors and academics
AmeriCorps Project Coordinator
Rebuilding Together DCA
06.2022 - 05.2023
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
HOPE For Obesity
Intern
08.2021 - 05.2022
Provides lesson plans for each group
Teaches behavioral health to adults and children between the ages of 8-15 who are struggling with weight
Collaborates with the behavioral health team for each client
Created notes and data on the clients attending the program
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Assists professor with lesson plans
Advised students with major assignments by meeting one-on-one or in small groups
Coordinated with other UTAs to create lessons based on students learning from other students
Facilitated classroom discussions and presentation
REAL LIFE Community Center
Intern
01.2020 - 05.2020
Welcomed clients and equipped them with the paperwork to join the program
Shadowed case managers as they gave an intake to a new client and sat in on classes led by the case managers and occupational therapists
Advocated for people who had just come out of prison, who were houseless, and/or struggle with substance abuse
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
08-2025
Bachelor's of Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2022
Skills
Classroom support
Lesson development
Classroom inclusion
Faculty support
Behavioral Health
Small group instruction
Timeline
Instructional Assistant, Elementary School
Kent Gardens Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
AmeriCorps Project Coordinator
Rebuilding Together DCA
06.2022 - 05.2023
HOPE For Obesity
Intern
08.2021 - 05.2022
REAL LIFE Community Center
Intern
01.2020 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Special Education
Longwood University
Bachelor's of Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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