Jessica Hazard
Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Woonsocket Education Department
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
01.2004 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers in lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Supported students with individualized learning strategies and resources.
- Organized instructional materials and maintained classroom organization.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational programs and initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student needs and progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
Education
Level 1 Teaching Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI 01.2012 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI 02.1995 - 01.1999
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Educational resource development
Timeline
Level 1 Teaching Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Rhode Island
01.2012 - 06.2015
Teaching Assistant
Woonsocket Education Department
01.2004 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Community College of Rhode Island
02.1995 - 01.1999