Jessica Molina
Memphis,TN
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant, Driven to coordinate activities focused on skill-building, social development, and positive interactions. Dedicated and focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Background with students at the elementary levels , assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Childcare Provider
Maale Ahava
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Established and followed a stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
- Maintained cleanliness of childcare spaces by performing regular housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and sanitizing toys.
- Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
- Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic daily.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Read stories, sang songs, and facilitated creative play.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Special Needs Teacher Assitant
Ofarim " School For Autistic Children "
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student's unique needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Monitored student classrooms and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Increased self-confidence among students with special needs by recognizing their achievements and providing positive reinforcement.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Assistant Teacher
Ohr T'mimim
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and collaborative activities.
- Supported teachers in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Provided one-on-one based learning support focused on student progress.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Distributed tests, assignments, and handouts per teacher specifications.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Supervised recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Jericho Community Health Center
06.2009 - 12.2010
- As a Home Visitor I will conduct weekly visits to homes in the Center of the School District to introduce educational books and toys to children from 18 months to 3 years and to model techniques for parents/guardians that promote language development and learning through play.
- Developed trusting relationships with families by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy during challenging situations.
- Ability to organize and maintain up-to-date and accurate paperwork.
- Document any Child Abuse or neglect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rexville High School
Puerto Rico05.1999
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Persistence
- Multitasking and Organization
- Teacher Collaboration
- Parental Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Special Needs Care
- Infant Care and Feeding
Certification
Professional Developmental Certificates
- Child Developmental and Learning Training
- Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Training
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Safety Risks for Infants
- Licensure Rules and Regulations Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Home Childcare Provider
Maale Ahava
09.2019 - 10.2023
Special Needs Teacher Assitant
Ofarim " School For Autistic Children "
10.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant Teacher
Ohr T'mimim
02.2011 - 06.2013
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Jericho Community Health Center
06.2009 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Rexville High School