Kathy Mcdonald
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant caring for 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. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant 3
Grafton Integrated Health Network
03.1984 - 06.2024
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
- Provided feedback on student work samples allowing teachers to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s academic performance and any areas requiring additional support or intervention.
Education
Clarke County High School
Berryville, VA1981
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Teaching strategies
- CPR and First Aid
- Individualized Educational Plans
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Familiar with Educational Technology
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Instructional Assistant 3
Grafton Integrated Health Network
03.1984 - 06.2024
Clarke County High School
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