Irma E Henman
Summary
Engaging Teacher Assistant committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students, and engages students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Manassas Christian School
09.2020 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Office Manager
Anita's Housekeeping Agency
10.2000 - 02.2007
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting Bookkeeping
Colegio Luis Mejia Velasco
Ensenada, Baja California Mexico06.1978
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Educational Games
- Special Needs Support
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Student needs assessment
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Manassas Christian School
09.2020 - Current
Office Manager
Anita's Housekeeping Agency
10.2000 - 02.2007
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting Bookkeeping
Colegio Luis Mejia Velasco
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