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Lacy Alderman

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

An upbeat, responsible, ambitious and reliable professional who has a strong work ethic and the drive to go the extra mile for her employer. . Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a 3-year background working with students at pre and elementary school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Routinely monitored up to 35 students during lunch hour.
  • Lead teacher for 15 students in the primary teacher's absence.

Homemaker

Family
07.2011 - 08.2023

Successfully managed a 5-person household.

  • Performing intake and discharge duties of daycare animals, overnight animals, grooming animals, administering medications, and feeding and providing water to animals.
  • Rescued/fostered twelve dogs with a focus on rehabilitation, retraining and re-homing.
  • Advised and assisted family members in planning nutritious meals, purchasing and preparing foods.
  • Assigned and scheduled housekeeping duties to children according to their capabilities.
  • Assisted spouse in training and disciplining children.
  • Explained fundamental hygiene principles and rendered bedside care to individuals who were ill.
  • Evaluated needs of individuals in home and conferred with spouse to plan for additional services.
  • Home-schooled 3 children
  • Managed household budget.
  • Coordinated, inventoried and replenished household necessary goods.

Dog-sitter

Self-employed Through Rover.com
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Administered medications or wellness protocols including parasite preventative, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.

Reading Interventionist - Volunteer

Chambers Prairie Elementary School
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Christian High School

Skills

  • Multi-tasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-learner
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Self-Starter
  • Industrious
  • Small Group Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Progress Reporting

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Dog-sitter

Self-employed Through Rover.com
12.2018 - 01.2020

Reading Interventionist - Volunteer

Chambers Prairie Elementary School
06.2018 - 06.2019

Homemaker

Family
07.2011 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Western Christian High School
Lacy Alderman