Jessica Lester
Lesage
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant, excelling in fostering student engagement and enhancing their success. Skilled in behavior management and collaborative teamwork, I've effectively supported students with special needs and maintained positive parent relations. Committed to continuous professional development, I embody a blend of strong organizational abilities and a nurturing approach to student development.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
SCAC
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with educational best practices.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
Education
None Obtained - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WVHigh School Diploma -
Guyan Valley High School
Branchland, WV05.2006
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom support
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Small group and individual assistance
- Behavior modeling
- Student engagement
- Material preparation
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- CPR and first aid
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Behavior redirection
- Individual student assistance
- Student supervision
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student safety
- Student health and safety
- Attendance tracking
- Activity implementation
- Student and parent relations
- Child development certification
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)
Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Certification (ECCAT)
CPR/First Aide Certificate
Crisis Provention Certified (CPI)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
SCAC
None Obtained - Psychology
Marshall University
High School Diploma -
Guyan Valley High School
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