FELICIA VALENTINE
Danbury,CT
Summary
Dynamic Teaching Assistant with extensive experience at Elizabeth Seton Children's, adept at fostering student growth through individualized support and effective communication. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, I excel in creating engaging learning environments that promote achievement and collaboration among diverse learners. Certified in CPR and first aid, ensuring student safety and well-being.
Highly organized educational professional equipped with background in facilitating classroom operations and student learning. Proven track record in aiding lesson execution, fostering collaborative environment, and adapting to changing educational needs. Brings strong communication skills and reliable, adaptable nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Children's Learning Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided individualized support to students who required additional help with understanding concepts or completing assignments.
- Developed positive relationships with students through individual interactions and recognition of accomplishments.
- Identified student challenges and discussed corrective actions with lead teacher.
- Led classroom activities and ensured seamless operations.
- Mentored students in developing essential skills and knowledge.
Teaching Assistant
Elizabeth Seton Children's
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted medically fragile students in a classroom setting.
- Notified medical personnel when problems arose.
- Transferred students from rehabilitation to classroom via wheelchair with medical personnel when applicable.
- Stopped feeding pumps.
- Helped support staff with transfers.
- Contacted parents when necessary.
Teaching Assistant/1:1
Westchester ARC
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed positive relationships with students through individual interactions and recognition of accomplishments.
- Provided individualized support to students who required additional help with understanding concepts or completing assignments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional plans that met the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Teacher
St. Patrick's Church
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
- Assessed student learning styles in order to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant data related to student performance.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Southern Westchester BOCES
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students.
Education
CDA - Infant/Toddler Candidate
Child Care Council
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Literature
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2009
Skills
- Child development theories
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Developmental assessments
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- CPR and first aid
- Activity implementation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attendance tracking
- Child development certification
Certification
- CDA
- Level III TA
- CPR/Mat certified
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Children's Learning Center
06.2022 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
Elizabeth Seton Children's
06.2016 - 11.2019
Teaching Assistant/1:1
Westchester ARC
10.2013 - 06.2016
Teacher
St. Patrick's Church
09.2009 - 05.2014
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Southern Westchester BOCES
01.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Literature
Pace University
CDA - Infant/Toddler Candidate
Child Care Council
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