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Elizabeth Ackhoff

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Impact Instructional Assistant

Creekside Elementary School
10.2019 - Current
  • Address students' academic needs through supplemental instruction, formative assessment and progressive monitoring in collaboration with the teacher
  • Support small group intervention (tk-5th grade) for reading, writing and math
  • Implement Sipps reading program (phonics, sight words) to improve reading skills and achievement levels
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to design engaging lessons that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.

Site Manager/Coach

Fit Kids America
09.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate and ensure afterschool enrichment programs at Poway Schools run smoothly
  • Make sure all children are safe, accounted for and having a great time in their classes
  • Make fitness fun and get children active to increase confidence
  • Teach team dynamics and encourage sportsmanship
  • Professional demeanor when interacting with children, school staff, fit kids staff and parents



Instructor Youth Enrichment Program

Poway Unified School District
07.2022 - Current

Stretch and Sketch summer program

  • Students introduced to yoga stretching poses for flexibility and balance, breathwork and mindful moments
  • Students learn about various artists (Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, Thiebaud and Gustav Klimt) and their styles of art and incorporate it into hands-on-drawing, painting and molding
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Tutor

Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication/Business Administration

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adapting to Classroom Needs
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Curriculum-Based Lessons
  • Classroom Management

Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, Poway Unified School District, Jan. 2023-2025

Activities

Daily Yoga and Meditation

Hiking and Biking with my family

Art lover

Timeline

Site Manager/Coach

Fit Kids America
09.2022 - Current

Instructor Youth Enrichment Program

Poway Unified School District
07.2022 - Current

Tutor

Self-employed
06.2022 - Current

Impact Instructional Assistant

Creekside Elementary School
10.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communication/Business Administration

Ohio University

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, Poway Unified School District, Jan. 2023-2025

Elizabeth Ackhoff