Heather Toole
Blasdell
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Elmwood Village Charter School
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- 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.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
Building Substitute Teacher
Frontier Central School District
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and applying new techniques in the classroom.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Frontier Central School District
10.2007 - 12.2022
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY09.2014
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Conflict Resolution
- Small Group Instruction
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom support
- Multicultural Awareness
- Student assessment
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Teacher Support
- Classroom Management
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Academic Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Student Learning Support
- Individual Student Assistance
- Reading and Writing Support
- Creating Visual Displays
- Physical education support
- Student Supervision
- Student safety
- Growth Mindset
- Punctual and Dependable
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Elementary Education
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Elmwood Village Charter School
12.2022 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Frontier Central School District
08.2020 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Frontier Central School District
10.2007 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
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