Johanna Gandee
Oakhurst,CA
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a 6+ year background working with students at preschool and elementary levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Madera, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Children’s Church Teacher
Foothill Church
Coarsegold, CA
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Applied teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within framework of church's philosophy.
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work by ages and perceptual skills.
- Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
- Organized crafts and other hands on activities
- Organized games and engaged students to participate
Parent Volunteer/Preschool
Sierra Children’s Center
Oakhurst , CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Helped students needing personalized support with group activities or lesson assignments.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
- Protected children from infection by cleaning and sanitizing spaces.
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Set up snacks and disinfected work areas and food surfaces
- Supervised outdoor play time
Education
None - Contemporary Christian Music
Greenville College
Greenville, IL05.1995
Associate Of Arts - General Education And Music
Reedley College
Reedley, CA05.1992
Diploma - General Education
Selma High School
Selma, AL06.1989
Skills
- PPE Usage
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Attentive to People
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Teaching and Instruction
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teacher Assistance
- Positive Learning Environment
- Supervising Student Activities
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Creating Teaching Materials
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Class Preparation
- Games and Manipulatives
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
Timeline
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
05.2022 - Current
Children’s Church Teacher
Foothill Church
06.2016 - 01.2022
Parent Volunteer/Preschool
Sierra Children’s Center
08.2014 - 06.2016
None - Contemporary Christian Music
Greenville College
Associate Of Arts - General Education And Music
Reedley College
Diploma - General Education
Selma High School
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