Jamilla Fidler
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Professional Caring Teacher Assistant with strong background in early childhood education. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments that foster developmental growth and learning. Exceptional skills in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving outcomes. Reliable, patient, and adept at fostering positive relationships with both children and parents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Montessori Preschool
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Youth Worker
Child & Youth Programs
Fort Polk, LA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Stayed current on educational trends by attending professional development workshops and conferences, integrating new strategies into lessons when appropriate.
- Increased overall class engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students refine their skills and understanding of material.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom setting.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, establishing clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to ensure mastery of concepts.
- Mentored struggling students, providing one-on-one support and guidance to boost their confidence and improve performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect that promoted open discussion and personal growth.
- Promoted parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring all materials were readily available for smooth daily operations while adhering to budget constraints.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement innovative lesson plans, improving course content and delivery.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Teacher's Assistant
Ginger Bread Learning Academy
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HISchool For Accelerated Learning And Education Technology
Jacksonville, FL04.2015
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Helping students with special needs
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Behavior redirection
- Grading assignments
- Student supervision
- Student health and safety
- Supervising student activities
- Attendance tracking
- Small group and individual assistance
- Mentoring students
- Behavior management
- CPR and first aid
- Early childhood education
- Stress management
- Classroom inventory management
- Student safety
- Excel
- Classroom technology
- Special needs education
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Setting up activities
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Classroom supply management
- Maintaining safe environments
- Smartboard media
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and dependable
- Organizational and planning skills
- Adaptive learning
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- First aid training
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Infant CPR certification
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child development
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Montessori Preschool
01.2023 - 04.2024
Youth Worker
Child & Youth Programs
05.2018 - 07.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Ginger Bread Learning Academy
05.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
School For Accelerated Learning And Education Technology