Laurita Muñoz
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate teaching assistant with 24 years of experience providing support to students of various age groups and backgrounds, adept in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective communication, significantly contributing to a cohesive educational experience. Skillful in presenting lessons, preparing instructional materials and supporting teacher-led initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhance student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborate with instructional team members to create a cohesive educational experience for all students.
- Supervise students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional techniques.
- Provide classroom coverage in the absence of a teacher.
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Copy, organize and distribute classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Coordinate and manage laboratory projects and experiments.
- Enhance lab efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe, and functional work environment.
- Deliver supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Prepare instruction materials, construct bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Relieve classroom teacher during breaks and maintain order and structure in classroom.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or school administration.
Teaching Assistant
Conroe ISD
Conroe, TX
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Teaching Assistant
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
11.2000 - 08.2005
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Education
Associate Of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lone Star College-North Harris (2011-2016)
Houston, TXSkills
- Effective Communication
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Classroom Technology
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Clerical Support
Accomplishments
2022-2024
Provided Science Lab support for district pilot. Presented supplemental lessons to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and collaborated with the campus Science coach and instructional team members during lesson plan development.
2021-2022
Provided support for the first grade team by taking on the role of Bilingual Teacher Vacancy the entire school year with the guidance of campus instructional specialists.
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate-Educational Aide III
Paraprofessional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (PAKS) Certification, 2004
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Aldine ISD
08.2007 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Conroe ISD
08.2005 - 08.2007
Teaching Assistant
Aldine ISD
11.2000 - 08.2005
Associate Of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lone Star College-North Harris (2011-2016)