Gretchen Siri
Garden City,ID
Summary
Proactive Instructional Assistant with experience supporting classes, group lessons, and students with special needs. Skilled in classroom organization, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Demonstrates effective communication, small group instruction, and strong relationship-building to enhance student learning and well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Oak Grove School District
12.2016 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Oak Grove School District
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Supported lead teacher in implementing established lesson plans, ensuring continuity of instruction during their absence.
- Maintained a safe, positive learning environment by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing classroom rules consistently.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Yard Duty Aide
Oak Grove School District
01.2007 - 11.2014
- Enhanced student safety by efficiently monitoring the schoolyard during recess and lunch breaks.
- Developed strong relationships with students by engaging in friendly conversations and showing genuine interest in their well-being, leading to a more positive schoolyard environment.
- Provided support during indoor recess periods when required, helping to maintain a safe and structured environment for student activities.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
San Jose City College
San Jose, CAHigh School Diploma -
Westmont High School
Campbell, CA06.1988
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Helping Students with Special Needs
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Oak Grove School District
12.2016 - 05.2024
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Oak Grove School District
11.2014 - 12.2016
Yard Duty Aide
Oak Grove School District
01.2007 - 11.2014
No Degree - General Studies
San Jose City College
High School Diploma -
Westmont High School
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