Jolee Rowland
Henderson,NV
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten
CCSD
Vanderburg Elementary School, Henderson, NV 89052
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments to help staff manage demand, i.e. lunchroom, library, recess
- Monitored students using chromebook.
- Utilized answer sheets to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
School Aide
CCSD
Vanderburg Elementary School, Henderson, NV
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Assisted parents at front counter with taking in money, getting supplies to students, registration help, making appointments.
- Back-Up Registrar - registration in Infinite Campus as needed
- Back-Up Banker - banking in School Books/Tracks as needed
- Back-Up Health Office - assisted nurse/sick children as needed
- Infinite Campus entries - tardies, change of address, attendance, scheduling, enrollment.
- Answered phone
- Assisted in bussing and transportation issues on daily basis
- Responded to radio calls from SPED Teachers and Administration
- Provided clerical support by helping maintain supplies, coordinated and planned Student of the Month lunches, assisted administration with distributing test results, assisted PTA as needed, helped maintain school keys, created and maintained QR log in for volunteers and early outs, maintained monthly bulletin board.
- Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination, and customer relations.
- Adapted during COVID to supply students with needed supplies and technical difficulties while attending school online.
Instructional Assistant, P.E.
CCSD
Vanderburg Elementary School, Henderson, NV
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students.
- Organized, maintained and cleaned equipment as needed.
- Created flyers for special events.
- Volunteered after hours to help support Four Square Tournaments.
Paraprofessional Tutor, ZOOM Reading Grant
CCSD
Henderson, NV
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported lead teacher as needed
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, reading lessons, and provided extra tangibles to help students learn and grow.
- Organized and led assignments providing objectives each day.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas12.1996
Skills
- Familiarity with instructional techniques
- Instructional support
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten
CCSD
08.2023 - Current
School Aide
CCSD
08.2018 - 08.2023
Instructional Assistant, P.E.
CCSD
02.2017 - 07.2018
Paraprofessional Tutor, ZOOM Reading Grant
CCSD
09.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas