Hard working and goal oriented graduate from The University of Tampa who is looking forward to implementing those qualities in every job aspect and professional setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Aide/Teachers Assistant
Three Village Central School District
07.2021 - Current
Teachers Assistant: Self contained 8:1:6 ABA class, 10-12 year olds; Gelinas Junior High School 2023-2024
Teachers Assistant: Self contained ABA class, 8-9 year olds; Three Village Central School District Extended School Year, 2023-present
Special Education Aide: Three Village Central School District Extended School Year 2021-2022
Responsible for providing support to students in special education classroom environment
Assisted teachers by providing individual and small group instruction, ensuring student safety, and helping to facilitate learning activities
Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management
Monitored student progress and behavior
Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues
Self direction, Community Habilitation
Independent Support Services
05.2023 - Current
Facilitates and delivers Self-Directed and individualized supports to people with developmental disabilities.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Implementing lessons for grades K-12.
Use management techniques to ensure good behavior.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Prac IV Intern
Lanier Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Lanier Elementary – Title I, Leader in Me – Grade 3
Built positive rapport with students, creating a safe and welcoming learning environment allowing students to take risks and be accountable for learning
Developed data driven instruction, based on student assessment, leading to increased learning gains
Implemented formative assessment tools throughout instruction to deliver accurate, need-based instruction, while involving students in personal learning growth
Created a Teacher Work Sample including: pre-assessments, lesson plans/RTI methods, post assessments and data analysis to examine students growth and teaching effectiveness
Conducted a Teacher Work Sample to assess and monitor student growth, identified difficult concepts and created learning goals for remediation
Accommodated for ESE, ELL, and students with 504 plans
Integrated “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” into classroom lessons and management, resulting in student application of the 7 Habits for problem solving, goal reaching, and relationship building
Prac III Intern
West Tampa Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2023
West Tampa Elementary School – Title 1 – Grade K | 130 hours
Planned whole-group and small-group lessons with differentiated instruction based on student needs
Used Data driven instruction
Motivated struggling readers with interactive activities to build phonics understanding and practice reading skills, during small group
Instructor
Read After School
08.2021 - 12.2022
After School program
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Assist in directing recreational and educational activities
Assists students with homework and reading K-6
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity
Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and academic activities
Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development
Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing
Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6)
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2023
Skills
Classroom Management
Student engagement
Classroom technology
Inquiry-based learning
Accomplishments
Dean's List 4 of 8 semesters [Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 ]
Maintaining 3.21 GPA while working 15-20 hours a week
Member of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)- International Honor Society of Education focused on leadership, scholarship, and service.
Earned Cum Laude: Earned for those with grade point averages of at least 3.5 earned on all undergraduate work