Laura Michalicka
Teacher's Aide
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
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. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering [Number]-year background working with students at elementary and middle 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Pasco County Schools
Holiday, FL
08.2015 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
VPK Teacher
Nonnies Preschool
Dunedin, FL
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teachers Aid
Cobb County School System
Marietta, GA
08.2000 - 08.2010
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
New Port Richey, FL06.1982
Skills
- Concept Promotions
- Classroom Integration
- Group Classes
- Concept Visualization
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Pasco County Schools
08.2015 - Current
VPK Teacher
Nonnies Preschool
02.2011 - 05.2015
Teachers Aid
Cobb County School System
08.2000 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
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