Elizabeth Blanchard Browne
Crandall,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented Assistant who is caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant-Headstart
Crandall ISD
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Crandall ISD
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Nursery Worker
Co-op Forney
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
- Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
- Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crandall ISD
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Supervisor
Walmart
04.2005 - 11.2017
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
Kemp, TX05.2003
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student and Parent Relations
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Management
- Student Safety
- Classroom Support
- Material Preparation
- Multicultural Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
CPR First aid
CPI Trained
Certified Teaching Assistant
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant-Headstart
Crandall ISD
10.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education Instructional Aide
Crandall ISD
03.2019 - 10.2020
Nursery Worker
Co-op Forney
08.2018 - 04.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crandall ISD
12.2017 - 03.2019
Supervisor
Walmart
04.2005 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Trinity Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
CPR First aid
CPI Trained
Certified Teaching Assistant
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