Karina Martinez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 3-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. Able to offer support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Beardsley School District
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Babysitter
Oliva Cline
08.2023 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Noon Aide
Beardsley School District
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
- Inventoried playground and activity supplies to inform recreation office of needed medical, arts and crafts and sports items.
- Oversaw children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Cashier Team Lead
Flame and Skewers
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2026
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2022
Skills
- Small Group Supervision
- Materials Preparation
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Instructional support
- Student Engagement
Certification
Paraprofessional
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Software
CANVA
MICROSOFT
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Beardsley School District
09.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Oliva Cline
08.2023 - Current
Noon Aide
Beardsley School District
08.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier Team Lead
Flame and Skewers
05.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Bakersfield
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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