KRYSTAN TURPEN
Dexter,NM
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with a proven track record at Red Mountain Middle School, adept at enhancing student comprehension through tailored instructional strategies. Skilled in supporting students with learning disabilities and fostering social-emotional growth, while implementing positive behavior reinforcement techniques. CPR and CPI certified, committed to creating a safe and effective learning environment.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Bataan Elementary School
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Educational Assistant
Red Mountain Middle School
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Educational Assistant
Dexter Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
No Degree -
ENMU-R
Roswell, NMGED -
ENMU-R, Adult Basic Education Program
Roswell, NM08-2010
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Homework assistance
- Behavioral support
- Special education
- CPR certified
- Group and individual instruction
- CPI certified
Certification
- Educational Assistant License - since 2023
- Substitute license -since 2025
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Bataan Elementary School
04.2025 - Current
Educational Assistant
Red Mountain Middle School
07.2024 - 04.2025
Educational Assistant
Dexter Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024
No Degree -
ENMU-R
GED -
ENMU-R, Adult Basic Education Program
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