Kayla Winter
Gervais
Summary
Dedicated instructional assistant skilled in classroom organization, small group instruction, and fostering academic growth. Committed to supporting student learning objectives and enhancing engagement through effective communication and relationship building.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Gervais School District
Gervais, OR
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional activities to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated small group instruction, promoting collaborative learning and fostering academic growth.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to educators on individual performance and challenges.
- Progress monitoring and data entry.
- Organized and maintained educational materials, ensuring accessibility for both students and staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional skills and support best practices in education.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
Caregiver
Marquis Companies At Home
Milwaukie, OR
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Monitored and documented client health progress, ensuring timely interventions.
- Implemented safety measures, reducing risks for clients during care routines.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families, fostering trust and understanding.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
GED -
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, ORSkills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Small group and individual assistance
- Small group instruction
- Classroom support
- Multicultural awareness
- Preparing instructional materials
- Academic support
- Faculty support
- Student health and safety
- Clerical support
- Parent communication
- Classroom technology
- Friendly and outgoing
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Positive reinforcement
- Punctual and dependable
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Gervais School District
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Marquis Companies At Home
03.2009 - 05.2012
GED -
Mt Hood Community College