Teacher’s Assistant
Kea'siaa McDonald
Sandhill's Children's Center
Rockingham,NC
1
year of professional experience
Positive and patient classroom professional with strengths in communication, student engagement, and individualized support. Experience includes supervising children, reinforcing lessons, and maintaining safe learning spaces. Committed to helping diverse learners succeed through consistent guidance and teamwork.
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Supported lead teacher through lesson preparation, classroom activities, and daily instruction.
- Managed routine transitions for children and provided developmentally appropriate care tasks.
- Monitored classroom behavior and reinforced positive guidance strategies.
- Organized learning materials, toys, and activity areas to support smooth classroom operations.
- Supervised children during indoor play, outdoor time, and meal periods.
- Helped document attendance, observations, and progress notes for classroom records.
- Adapted quickly to changing classroom needs and followed early childhood center procedures.
- Communicated clearly with staff and families to support consistent child development goals.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Education
A55220C Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Positive attitude
Effective communication
Calm and patient demeanor
Computer skills
Relationship building
Cleaning and sanitizing
Classroom support
Classroom management
Student tutoring
Complex Problem-solving
Student engagement
Behavior redirection
Classroom preparation and maintenance
Helping students with special needs
Individual student assistance
Material preparation
Early childhood education
Student safety
Serving diverse communities
Classroom technology
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Sandhill's Children's Center
02.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Richmond Community College
A55220C Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Care And Education
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Richmond Senior High School
High School Diploma
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