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Karissa Barnes

Deerfield

Summary

Committed teaching assistant with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Herkimer BOCES
Herkimer
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
  • Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
  • Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
  • Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
  • Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Associate of Science - Film Production

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Video editing
  • Script writing
  • Camera operation
  • Project management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Creative problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Individual student assistance
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Herkimer BOCES
09.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Film Production

Mohawk Valley Community College
Karissa Barnes