Gemma Morris
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Dynamic Teaching Assistant with Eastchester School District, skilled in fostering positive learning environments and supporting students with special needs. Adept at behavior management and effective communication, I excel in motivating students and enhancing classroom engagement through collaborative teamwork and individualized support. Committed to promoting student safety and academic success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Eastchester School District
Eastchester, NY
09.2004 - 07.2024
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities, fostering positive learning environment.
- Supported student engagement through hands-on activities and instructional materials.
- Organized and maintained educational resources, ensuring accessibility for in students and staff.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote respectful behavior among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching support skills.
Education
Associates - Early Childhood Development
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2007
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom support
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
- Small group and individual assistance
- Behavior modeling
- Behavior redirection
- Individual student assistance
- Student safety
- Multicultural awareness
- Motivation techniques
- Special education support
- Special needs education
- Special education
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in Area of specialization.
Certification
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Eastchester School District
09.2004 - 07.2024
Associates - Early Childhood Development
Westchester Community College