Hailey Banville

As an assistant preschool teacher, I work in a professional classroom setting, aiding the teacher in educating young minds. Upon entering the center, I help the teacher organize the classroom for the upcoming day of activities. Preparation includes cleaning, rearranging, and lesson planning. When the children arrive, I help them adjust to the school environment with games, snack time, and drawing. I supervise the children outside during playground time, assuring their safety on playground equipment. Rest time is monitored by myself and the classroom teacher after lunch, where I also aid with food preparation and behavior management. Upon dismissal, I ensure the safety of the students by checking every parent’s ID and cleaning up the classroom for the next day of class.

As a paraprofessional in a sub-separate special education classroom, I assisted small groups of students with behavior management strategies by applying positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors. In 2022, I worked with grades two through four. In 2023, I worked with grades three through five. Throughout the two summers, I gained experience with the implementation and updating of IEPs at the discretion and direction of teachers and administrators. I assisted teachers with lesson planning, material setup, safety monitoring, and behavior correction.

Through Tempus Unlimited, I worked as an at home behavior technician. I went to the home of a sixth grade boy with special needs and aided him with daily transitions and homework. I responsible for feeding him, changing him, and ensuring his safety in a home setting. I kept a log of his behaviors and self regulation for his parents and teachers. In doing so, I provided emotional support and compassionate care to the child and his household.

As an assistant dance instructor, I aided the dance teacher in creating new, age-appropriate dance routines for children ages three to thirteen. I taught topics in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe, and contemporary. I helped prepare music, costumes, choreography, and warm-up exercises. I also helped clean up the studio before and after class, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and parents.