Jessica Bigelow
Winooski,VT
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant passionate about supporting faculty with classroom needs. Proven track record of maintaining organized supplies and planning engaging activities. Skilled tutor adaptable to different student needs. Creates positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Able to positively impact student learning and teacher wellbeing with timely support. Maintains orderly spaces that foster productivity and creativity. Goal is to provide reliable support to both students and teachers. Confident in making a positive difference in any classroom setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Tiny Dreamers
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Kept children between the ages of 1 to 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Substitute Teacher
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity HeadStart
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children in case based on dietary guidelines and individual dietary restrictions.
- Disinfected and sanitized items in the care center including dishes, toys, and highly touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs and illness.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills through guided interactions and modeling behaviors
- Facilitated learning through creative, educational, and physical activities while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Personal Care Attendant
Aris Solutions/Constance Goode
09.2011 - 01.2022
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in the client's condition or environment immediately to the supervisor.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matters.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support the client's nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep the patient mentally alert.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Built strong relationships with the client and their family to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported the client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Guided patient to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean, as well as household chores.
Education
Diploma -
Winooski High School
Winooski, VTCurrently enrolled in Early Childhood Education degree program. -
Community College of Vermont
Winooski, VT10.2023
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Positive Attitude
- CPR and First Aid
- Promotion of positive behavioral choices amongst children
- Food preparation
- Support of daily living activities
- Materials Preparation
- Classroom Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Certification
- Vermont On-Line Mandated Reporting Training
- Vermont Orientation Training-Professional Development
- First Aid, CPR/AED Training
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Tiny Dreamers
05.2023 - 10.2023
Substitute Teacher
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity HeadStart
02.2023 - 04.2023
Personal Care Attendant
Aris Solutions/Constance Goode
09.2011 - 01.2022
Diploma -
Winooski High School
Currently enrolled in Early Childhood Education degree program. -
Community College of Vermont