GIORGINA PENN
Rising Sun,IN
Summary
Skilled assistant teacher bringing 20 year background in early childhood and elementary education to growing school. Experienced leading recreational and educational activities and facilitating classroom management. Positive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Great Expectations Academy
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
Assistant Teacher
Woodbridge Child Center
06.2008 - 03.2020
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Reported parent complaints and comments to managers and documented using [Software].
- Mediated talks between parents and teachers regarding disciplinary concerns.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Assistant Teacher
Calvary Childcare And Preschool
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Paraprofessional
Maple Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2005
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Albuquerque, NM06.1977
Skills
- Student assessments
- Special education
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Professional development
- Behavior management
- Skills development
- Supplementary instruction
- Classroom management
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom support
- Effective communication
- Mentoring students
- Helping students with special needs
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Supervising student activities
- Small group and individual assistance
- Student engagement
- Behavior modeling
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- CPR and first aid
Additional Information
It has been my pleasure for the past 20 years to be working in the early childhood profession. I am a conscious, hard working, dedicated, dependable individual that works well with others. I am willing to take necessary training and professional development to maintain my position.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Great Expectations Academy
07.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Teacher
Woodbridge Child Center
06.2008 - 03.2020
Assistant Teacher
Calvary Childcare And Preschool
02.2006 - 02.2008
Paraprofessional
Maple Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
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