Lakesia Brown
Garland,Texas
Summary
Seeking a challenging career that utilizes my skills in my area of competence, enriches my knowledge and give me a chance to be a part of a team that contributes towards the growth of the organization. Enthusiastic Teacher Assistant with years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Demonstrate Patience with special need students.
- Assist the teacher in helping with students' classroom assignments.
- Assist the teacher with bathroom duties, lifting and moving students when needed.
- Assist the teacher with monitoring students during recess and dismissal.
- Assist the teacher with bus duty.
Receptionist
The Grove On Forest Lane
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
- Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
Teacher Assistant, Special Education/FLS
Larry G Smith Elementary
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate patience with special need students, Assist teacher with restroom and lunch duty for student with physical disabilities, Assist teacher with lifting and moving students when needed, Assist teacher with monitoring students during recess and lunchtime, Assist student with curriculum in small groups, Assist teacher with restraining student as needed, Assist teacher with bus duty
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
SPED AIDE/ALE
Hickman Elementary School
Garland, TX
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Demonstrate patience with special need students, assist teacher with restroom and lunch duty for student with physical disabilities, assist teacher with lifting and moving students when needed, assist teacher with monitoring students during recess and lunchtime, assist student with curriculum in small groups, assist teacher with restraining student as needed, assist teacher with bus duty
- Organized materials for the teacher's use in the classroom.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
TEACHER ASSISTANT/SPED INCLUSION
Sam Tasby Middle School
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 04.2022
- My duties were assisting special education teachers to provide physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Campus Monitor
Seagoville High School
Seagoville, TX
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitor school campus or assigned area to ensure safety of faculty, staff and students, Dissolve conflicts, Bus duty, Lunch duty, Metal detector duty
Production Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
Dallas, TX
05.2008 - 04.2018
- My duties were monitoring individuals with disabilities throughout the day, making sure each individual was provided with work throughout the day
- My duties also included making sure each individual work was calculated so they would receive accurate pay.
Education
General Studies -
Sumter County High School
05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft excel
- Small Group Instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent and student communication
- Special Needs Students
- Special Education
Certification
Texas Educational Aide lll
Languages
English
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2024 - 03.2025
Receptionist
The Grove On Forest Lane
10.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant, Special Education/FLS
Larry G Smith Elementary
11.2022 - Current
SPED AIDE/ALE
Hickman Elementary School
04.2022 - 11.2022
TEACHER ASSISTANT/SPED INCLUSION
Sam Tasby Middle School
08.2021 - 04.2022
Campus Monitor
Seagoville High School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Production Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
05.2008 - 04.2018
General Studies -
Sumter County High School
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