Julie Shook
Emmaus,PA
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 9 1/2 years of service in the East Penn School district and current experience at Emmaus High school, where I would like to transition from an Instructional Assistant role to a Staff Assistant position in the main office. Known for adaptability, strong organizational skills, and providing exceptional support to students, staff, and the public in a fast- paced environment. I bring a solid background in front-office operations, customer service, answering phones, scheduling, and confidential record handling, with prior experience as a Veterinary receptionist from Maple Hills animal hospital-(almost ten years) and Hamilton animal care-(two years), as well as a Medical Imaging receptionist-(two plus years), which was all many years prior to my education positions. In summary, I am reliable, detail-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and committed to supporting efficient daily operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Emmaus High School
08.2025 - Current
- Support individual students with diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback, contributing to academic growth and development.
- Organize educational materials and resources for effective classroom operations for efficiency.
- Facilitate small group learning activities that promote teamwork and collaboration among peers.
- Participated in Professional development workshops and trainings to enhance instructional support skills and knowledge base.
- Provided one-to-one support to students with special needs enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Differentiated support with students in regards to Academic, Social-Emotional, and Behavioral needs.
Instructional Assistant
Lower Macungie Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers in lesson preparation and classroom management to enhance student engagement.
- Supported individual students with diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback, contributing to academic growth and development.
- Facilitated small group activities promoting teamwork and collaborative learning among peers.
- Participated in Professional development workshops and trainings.
- Provided one-on-one support to student with special needs enabling him to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Staff Assistant
Willow Lane Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- IA (unofficial) since October 2020-2021 assisting teacher with supervision and care of Special Education students in a Kindergarten, First grade, Third grade, and Fifth grade classroom.
- PM school dismissal and safety
- Helping office staff by answering phones and doing other minimal duties.
- Supervising lunch and recess.
- Keeping classrooms clean, organized, and properly sanitized for health and classroom efficiency.
- Working with Special education students one-to-one or small groups in Academics, coping/calming strategies, and behavior management.
Head Pre-K2 Teacher
Little Lamb Learners
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Early Childhood education standards.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational journeys and developmental milestones.
- Advocated for children's needs by coordinating with local agencies and community organizations for additional support services.
- Monitored children''s safety during indoor/outdoor playtime while also encouraging cooperative interactions among peers.
- Built strong relationships with families by organizing and facilitating parent conferences, strengthening community involvement in the Pre-K program.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates and open dialogue, fostering a supportive environment for student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports to monitor development throughout the school year.
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere by implementing consistent behavior management strategies and clear expectations for students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education/ Early Intervention
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05-2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Early Intervention
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05-2021
Skills
- Effective communication VIA verbal and written
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills/Clerical support
- Multicultural awareness
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Friendly and outgoing
- Organization and prioritization
- Punctual and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork VIA staff and faculty
- Student needs support
- Student health and safety
- Parent communication
- CPR and first aid
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Emmaus High School
08.2025 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Lower Macungie Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2025
Staff Assistant
Willow Lane Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Head Pre-K2 Teacher
Little Lamb Learners
08.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education/ Early Intervention
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Early Intervention
Lehigh Carbon Community College