Laura Mazzilli
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated educational professional skilled in adapting lesson plans for diverse learners. Known for critical thinking and relationship-building abilities, contributing to improved student outcomes and enhanced classroom dynamics.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Teacher's Assistant
Essrig Elementary School - Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, FL
08.2012 - Current
- Assist Teacher with daily classroom activities
- Implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized various instructional technologies to enhance educational delivery and student engagement.
- Assessed and monitored student progress, providing tailored feedback to support individual learning needs.
New York State Certified Teacher's Assistant
Children's School for Early Development
New Rochelle, NY
09.1992 - 05.1996
- Designed and executed dynamic lesson plans that cater to various learning styles.
- Cultivated a supportive classroom atmosphere that enhanced social and emotional growth.
- Facilitated collaboration with parents and guardians to enhance student progress and resolve concerns.
- Tought class of sixteen developmentally delayed pre-school aged children in absence of head teacher.
Developmental Specialist Assistant
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
05.1988 - 10.1992
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance developmental milestones for children with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic interventions and monitor progress effectively.
- Accrued knowledge working with children with numerous types of developmental delays (i.e. sensory, gross motor and fine motor)
- Trained new staff on best practices in child development and intervention techniques, fostering a supportive environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts/ Social Science
Westchester Community College
08-1991
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Working with students with a multitude of achievement levels In particular extensive experience with students requiring extra assistance and learning disabilities
Timeline
Volunteer Teacher's Assistant
Essrig Elementary School - Hillsborough County Schools
08.2012 - Current
New York State Certified Teacher's Assistant
Children's School for Early Development
09.1992 - 05.1996
Developmental Specialist Assistant
Blythedale Children's Hospital
05.1988 - 10.1992
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts/ Social Science
Westchester Community College