Jonathan Baker
Kelso,WA
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with a deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms, and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teachers with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full-time teacher assistant position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
YMCA
05.2023 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
Teacher's Assistant
lcc headstart ecap
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored students in class and outside time and enforcing school rules.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- small groups
- Handled , managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WAHigh School Diploma -
Robert A Long
Longview, WA06.2021
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Relationship Building
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Organization and Prioritization
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Classroom Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Water safety knowledge
- Swim Instruction
- Child Development Understanding
- Class Instruction
- Lifeguard certification
- First and CPR instruction
- Private swim lessons
- Swimming Lessons
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Swim Instructor
YMCA
05.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
lcc headstart ecap
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lower Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Robert A Long