Felicia Watkins
Peoria,IL
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a 15 -year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant Teacher
Peoria Public Schools
Peoria , IL
10.2005 - 03.2011
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
Special Education Attendant
Peoria Public Schools
Peoria, IL
10.2001 - 10.2005
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Handled 40 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
School Bus Monitor
Peoria Public Schools
Peoria, IL
08.1999 - 02.2001
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers
- Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes
- Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN05.2016
Associate of Science - General Studies
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2014
GED -
Chidrens Home
1505 NE Madison Peoria IL05.1995
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Student safety
- Student assessments
- Special education
Timeline
Educational Assistant Teacher
Peoria Public Schools
10.2005 - 03.2011
Special Education Attendant
Peoria Public Schools
10.2001 - 10.2005
School Bus Monitor
Peoria Public Schools
08.1999 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Associate of Science - General Studies
Dyersburg State Community College
GED -
Chidrens Home
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