Inayah Wilkins
Mount Vernon
Summary
Teaching assistant with a strong focus on improving classroom support and student engagement. Collaborates with faculty to implement effective teaching strategies, fostering a positive environment that promotes academic and emotional growth. Proven ability to enhance student learning experiences through dedicated support and innovative approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher Assistant
The Westchester School
Yonkers
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to nonverbal students using alternative communication methods.
- Assisted special education teacher in supporting students with severe developmental and physical disabilities in a classroom setting.
- Helped students with mobility needs, including wheelchair assistance, safe transfers, and positioning.
- Assisted with classroom activities, sensory exercises, and therapy-based learning tasks.
Child Care Counselor
Rising Ground
Yonkers
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for each child, addressing their unique needs and goals
- Cultivated positive relationships with children through guidance, encouragement, and emotional support, fostering trust and communication
- Delivered direct care and support to children in residential setting, enhancing safety, well-being, and emotional development
- Assisted children with daily activities such as personal hygiene routines, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Designed structured environment that encouraged positive behavior management techniques and conflict resolution skills, promoting a harmonious living space
Teacher's Assistant
MOUNT PLEASANT COTTAGE SCHOOL
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student physical, mental, and social development through engaging classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers in supervising children to ensure safety and well-being.
- Streamlined classroom management and organized documentation to foster a positive learning environment.
- Provided instructional support to students with special needs.
Consumables Associate
Target
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Placed orders and processed deliveries to maintain consistent product availability.
- Maintain freshness of all product by conducting twice daily cull and rotation of product
- Assisted customers in locating food and beverage products, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Greeted customers, processed payments, managed returns and refunds, addressed inquiries, and restocked shelves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nellie A Thornton
Mount Vernon, NY06-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- Special education support
- Classroom management
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation
- Trauma-informed care
- Non-verbal student assistance
- Mobility aid
- Personal care support
- Social and emotional development
Certification
Teaching Certification, Issued: 03/2024
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
The Westchester School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Child Care Counselor
Rising Ground
07.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant
MOUNT PLEASANT COTTAGE SCHOOL
11.2023 - 06.2024
Consumables Associate
Target
10.2018 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Nellie A Thornton
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Monroe College