Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Ohio Valley Educational Service Center
Cambridge, OH
08.2023 - Current
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
Took class attendance and recorded absences.
Supported students with special needs through individualized attention.
Monitored student behavior and implemented classroom management strategies.
Supervised students during lunch, recess, and extracurricular activities.
Paraprofessional
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
Zanesville, OH
10.2017 - 08.2023
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crooksville High School
Crooksville, OH
05-2007
Skills
Student Records Management
Special Education Support
Classroom support
Activity Oversight
Student Health and Safety
Classroom Organization
Student Supervision
Calm and Patient Demeanor
First aid and CPR certified
Patient
Affiliations
I like to watch my boys play baseball and basketball
Substitute Teacher K-12 Short/Long Term at Educational Service Center of Central OhioSubstitute Teacher K-12 Short/Long Term at Educational Service Center of Central Ohio