Jacqueline Hicks
Orange,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience, dedication to student success, and caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Pioneer Valley Regional School District
08.2014 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
- Maintained thorough documentation of daily observations, progress updates, incident reports, and communication with parents or guardians as necessary.
- Implemented a variety of accommodations, including visual schedules and modified materials, to support students'' diverse learning needs effectively.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Promoted self-advocacy among students by teaching them how to effectively communicate their needs within the context of school and wider community settings.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through structured group activities while maintaining differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Supported student participation in extracurricular activities by providing appropriate accommodations and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels regarding student progress toward goals established in their individualized education plans.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Instructional Assistant
Orange Elementary School District
08.2007 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Monitored student progress to help 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 one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.
- Contributed to the creation of sensory-rich environments designed to reduce overstimulation while promoting self-regulation skills among students with sensory processing challenges.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management/Secretarial Sciences
Newbury College
Boston, MA (Wakefield, MA Night School Division)05.1985
Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Supervising Student Activities
- Physical education support
- Student Learning Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Accomplishments
- Observed students and documented social and emotional developments.
- Used Google Slides to help develop assignments with student
Certification
- Mass New IEP Training - 3/28/2024
- Responsive Classroom Training - 8/28/23-11/9/2023
- DCF Mandated Reporter Training - 6/20/2023
- CyberSecurity Training - 3/31/2023
- Section 504/Navigating the Eligibility & Team Process Training - Spring 2023
- Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment Training - 12/2/2022
- De-escalation & Behavior Management within the Classroom Training - 11/8/2022
- Educational Stability Training - 8/29/2022
- Inclusive Special Education Guidance Training - 5/2022
- Strategies to De-Escalate Emotionally Charged Students and How to Adapt Them to the School Closure Environment - 6/18/2020
- Navigating Students Return to School During COVID-19 6/10/2020
- Try the Nurtured Heart Approach - May 27, 2020
- Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Other Health Impairments/A Focus on ADHD - 10/18/2019
Hobbies include photography, gardening, and reading.
I started photography years ago during a mountain climbing adventure. The process of looking through a lens and seeing the world, maybe in a way nobody else does, is relaxing and comforting to me.
Gardening has become a very good stress reliever. When I'm feeling overwhelmed working in our garden helps me to calm my mind and find an inner peace.
The most wonderful thing about reading is that it can transport you anywhere, anyplace, anytime. It's also a great way to connect with other people who may have the same interests as yourself.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Pioneer Valley Regional School District
08.2014 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Orange Elementary School District
08.2007 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management/Secretarial Sciences
Newbury College
- Mass New IEP Training - 3/28/2024
- Responsive Classroom Training - 8/28/23-11/9/2023
- DCF Mandated Reporter Training - 6/20/2023
- CyberSecurity Training - 3/31/2023
- Section 504/Navigating the Eligibility & Team Process Training - Spring 2023
- Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment Training - 12/2/2022
- De-escalation & Behavior Management within the Classroom Training - 11/8/2022
- Educational Stability Training - 8/29/2022
- Inclusive Special Education Guidance Training - 5/2022
- Strategies to De-Escalate Emotionally Charged Students and How to Adapt Them to the School Closure Environment - 6/18/2020
- Navigating Students Return to School During COVID-19 6/10/2020
- Try the Nurtured Heart Approach - May 27, 2020
- Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Other Health Impairments/A Focus on ADHD - 10/18/2019
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