Karen Scaff
Rahway
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Teacher's Assistant at The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Public School District, skilled in classroom management and special needs support. Successfully crafted engaging lesson materials and fostered a positive learning environment, enhancing student understanding and collaboration. Committed to promoting child development and reinforcing educational principles through creative instructional techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Public School District
Scotch Plains
01.2022 - Current
- Guided and evaluated students on proper use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Crafted engaging lesson materials and visual aids to support lesson understanding.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Enforced classroom rules and procedures to uphold discipline and order.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Partnered with teachers to recognize and provide support for students with special needs.
- Guided and facilitated individual and small group sessions for children to enhance understanding of assignments and reinforce educational concepts.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Directed children and took part in activities alongside children.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Special needs support
- Instructional materials
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Public School District
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Ramapo College
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