Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 5-year background working with students at elementary and middle school 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.
Hi, I’m
Josephine Amoako
Dallas,TX
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dallas Isd
Teacher's Assistant
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Dallas Isd
Teacher's Assistant
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- One on One for a Special student.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Kids City USA
Paraprofessional / Aide Teacher
01.2017 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Maintained accurate documentation for 25 students in access database as required by law
- Led students to demonstrate mastery at an 86% average in science and an 83% in math, during the 2020-2021 school year
- Supported my teacher in classroom discipline and behavior issues
- Followed student's IEP as required by law.
- Delivered creative and interactive activities to students
Savanna Court
Assistant Living
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Supported the elderly during Lunch
- Providing daily living Assistant for the elderly
- Personalized attention for the elderly
Kumasi Ghana
Sunday School Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: Company Description
- Taught sunday school children bible lessons
- Taught engaging sunday lessons
- Monitored over 25 children
- Maintained the safety of the children
- Organized field trips to religious places
- Maintained Accurate documentation for the children.
Education
University of People Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
01-2026
University Overview
Kumasi Technical Unversity
Associate Degree
06.2012
University Overview
Kumasi Senior High Schhol
High School
06.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Lesson Plans
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Small Groups
- Learning Techniques
- Supervision
- Instruction Materials
- Behavioral Issues
LANGUAGES
English Native
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Music
- Cooking
- Movie Night With Family
STRENGTHS
STRENGTHS
Communication: Skilled in communicating ideas and advice to youngsters so that they can respect and trust me.
Patience: A great special education teaching assistant has the patience to understand and respond to the unique needs of each student without getting frustrated.
Adaptability: They are highly adaptable, able to switch tasks and strategies quickly to best support a student's changing needs.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Dallas Isd
09.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Dallas Isd
11.2022 - 09.2023
Paraprofessional / Aide Teacher
Kids City USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
Assistant Living
Savanna Court
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sunday School Teacher
Kumasi Ghana
01.2014 - 01.2016
Kumasi Technical Unversity
Associate Degree
University of People
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Kumasi Senior High Schhol
High School
Similar Profiles
CAROLYN CHEWCAROLYN CHEW
Visual Art Teacher at Dallas IsdVisual Art Teacher at Dallas Isd
CHRISTI GARCIACHRISTI GARCIA
Special Education Teacher Assistant at Dallas ISDSpecial Education Teacher Assistant at Dallas ISD
Valeria ChavezValeria Chavez
Substitute Teacher, K-12 at Dallas IsdSubstitute Teacher, K-12 at Dallas Isd
Aman SharmaAman Sharma
Pharmacy Manager at CVS HealthcarePharmacy Manager at CVS Healthcare
Julia KidderJulia Kidder
Mathematics Department Chair at Parish Episcopal SchoolMathematics Department Chair at Parish Episcopal School