Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Coweta Charter Academy
02.2020 - Current
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as cafeteria to help staff manage demand.
Title 1 Paraprofessional
Coweta Charter Academy
02.2020 - Current
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant and Preschool Teache
McDonough Methodist Academy
11.2016 - 06.2019
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA
06.1994
Skills
Classroom Inclusion
Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Teacher Assistance
Organizing and Distributing Materials
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Supervising Classroom Activities
Small Group Support and Assistance
Group Classes
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Behavior Modeling
Classroom Instruction
Organizational and Planning Skills
Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Emotional Support
Positive Interactions
Motivating and Inspiring Students
Small Group Instruction
Certification
GACE Paraprofessional Certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Coweta Charter Academy
02.2020 - Current
Title 1 Paraprofessional
Coweta Charter Academy
02.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant and Preschool Teache