Jamira Timmons
Teacher
GWYNN OAK,MD
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with 8 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in creating lesson plans, paired with strong commitment to total development of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraeducator
HCPSS
Columbia, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Support Teacher
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Paraeducator
BCPS
Randallstown, MD
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD 06.2020 - Current
Skills
Classroom management
Activity Planning
Educational support
Teacher Support
Lesson Planning
Behavioral monitoring
Middle school education
Differentiated instruction
Skill building
Elementary education
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
06.2020 - Current
Paraeducator
HCPSS
08.2019 - Current
Support Teacher
Kennedy Krieger Institute
08.2018 - 06.2019
Paraeducator
BCPS
08.2015 - 08.2018