JamieLeigh Buchanan
East Northport,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented Teachers aidetle] 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. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 20-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 9 children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher's Aide
UCP Of Suffolk
02.2004 - 08.2019
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 12 children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Cashier Trainer
Target
10.2005 - 05.2012
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts and sufficient available change.
- Created positive shopping atmosphere by greeting customers, answering questions and directing customers to products.
- Operated POS system to complete cash, credit and check transactions.
- Supervised new and existing cashiers by verifying accuracy of prices and customers charges.
- Preserved orderly checkout areas by carrying out general cleaning and organizational duties such as emptying trash cans, sanitizing conveyor belts and removing empty shopping baskets.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies and security practices regarding payment and exchanges.
- Established or identified prices of goods and tabulated bills with cash registers or optical price scanners.
Lead Teacher
Huntington Learning Center
12.1999 - 04.2002
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Education
Certificate of Completeion - Child Development
Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY06.2001
High School Diploma -
Northport Senior High School
Northport, NY06.1999
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Numeracy Skills
- Classroom Organization
- One-To-One Instruction
- Concept Visualization
- Lunchroom Assistance
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Student Support
- Educational Settings
- Lessons and Activities
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Special Needs Support
Certification
- Childcare certificate of completion. September 1999- June 2001
I am an avid reader. I love being outside playing with my dogs.
I am an avid reader. I read a variety of books. I spend a lot of time outside with my dogs.
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
07.2019 - 06.2023
Cashier Trainer
Target
10.2005 - 05.2012
Teacher's Aide
UCP Of Suffolk
02.2004 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher
Huntington Learning Center
12.1999 - 04.2002
Certificate of Completeion - Child Development
Western Suffolk BOCES
High School Diploma -
Northport Senior High School
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