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Eric Reid

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dedicated educational professional with a calm demeanor and effective communication skills, experienced at Wake County Public Schools. Successfully implemented behavior management techniques and small group instruction, enhancing student engagement and academic achievement. Proven ability to foster inclusive environments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learning needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

BST Instructional Assistant

Wake County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
  • Promoted a culture of respect and inclusion within the classroom, fostering positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds.

EC Teacher's Assistant

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2020 - 09.2024
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress while on the jobsite.
  • Collaborated with teachers and employers to assess student progress while on the jobsite.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.

Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist

Richland School District One
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced communication between teachers, parents, and administrators through regular progress updates and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions by providing targeted support and direct instruction in social-emotional learning skills.
  • Assisted teachers in adapting curriculum materials to better engage students with diverse needs and learning styles.
  • Supported teachers in developing classroom management techniques that fostered a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and develop effective interventions for students with challenging behaviors.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing interventions and supports based on individual student needs and progress monitoring data.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies to increase positive behaviors.

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EC Teacher's Assistant

Cumberland County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.

Dropout Prevention Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools
07.1999 - 01.2013
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document student's who are in danger of dropping out of school due to delinquency.
  • Monitored student's attendance to endure that they are on track for success.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and data collected.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals such as court counselors, probation officers to ensure positive outcomes for student's who are in danger of dropping out of school.
  • Collaborated closely with law enforcement agencies to develop coordinated responses to emerging rise in school delinquency and crime in the area.
  • Provided alternative school placement for student's who are in danger of dropping out of school.

Education

122 Hours Completed Towards Graduation. - Health And Physical Fitness

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Classroom organization
  • Effective communication
  • Small group instruction
  • Calm and patient demeanor

Timeline

BST Instructional Assistant

Wake County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current

EC Teacher's Assistant

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2020 - 09.2024

Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist

Richland School District One
08.2016 - 03.2020

EC Teacher's Assistant

Cumberland County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2016

Dropout Prevention Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools
07.1999 - 01.2013

122 Hours Completed Towards Graduation. - Health And Physical Fitness

Norfolk State University