LaVerdalene Guy
Chinle,United States
Summary
As a current teacher assistant and former college instructor, brings comprehensive teaching experience and commitment to fostering academic excellence. Focuses on creating inclusive and engaging learning environments that encourage student success. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective teaching and time management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant for K-3rd Grade
Chinle Unified School District
Chinle, AZ
09.2005 - Current
- Assisted students with academic tasks, adapting materials, and reinforcing lessons introduced by the teacher.
- De-escalated conflicts and monitored students to promote appropriate social skills.
- Tracked progress toward IEP goals, maintaining, and reviewing student records.
- Set up materials, facilitated inclusion and gave classroom instruction in general education settings.
- Provided supervision during bus duty, lunch duty, recess, and on the bus.
- Provided one-to-one or small group instructional assistance.
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with educational teams to develop inclusion strategies for special needs students.
- Assisted students during transitions between classrooms or school environments to minimize disruptions and maintain consistency in routines.
- Provided accommodations during testing periods as required by IEPs, resulting in fewer distractions and better focus on assessments.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through consistent implementation of classroom management strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented sensory breaks throughout the day for students needing additional support managing emotions or self-regulation challenges.
- Supported student success by providing one-on-one assistance with assignments, assessments, and skill-building activities.
- Supported students with physical disabilities in daily activities, including mobility assistance, personal care tasks, and use of assistive technology devices.
- Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education best practices, staying current on research-based teaching methods.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Proctored exams and provide accommodations and modifications when needed.
- Collaborated and worked together with Speech Pathologist, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other related services.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Build a bridge of support with general education teachers and staff.
- Afterschool tutoring.
- Special Education summer school.
- Coached for football, cross country, and basketball
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-1996
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
Chinle, AZ05-1994
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Last minute decision-making
- Worked with Special needs
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communication Skills (English and Navajo)
- Performance and Goal Oriented
- Multitasking Skills
- Work under Pressure
- Classroom organization
- Organized (Experienced)
- Preparation (Experienced)
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Reading instruction
- Classroom management strategies
- Teacherr assistance
- Lesson plan implementation
- Skills strategies
- Social and group settings
- Data collection
- Parental interaction
- Life skills development
- Instructional support
- Team Management
- Reliability
- One to One Assistants
- Dependable
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Hard Worker
- Very Sociable
- Outgoing Individual
Certification
- Sub-Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Food Handlers
- Fingerprint Card
- Handle with Care Training
- Educational Trainings and Workshops
- COVID 19 Card
Languages
Navajo Speaking
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant for K-3rd Grade
Chinle Unified School District
09.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dine College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
Highlights
- Sunshine Committee: planned fun things and celebrations for the teachers and staff. (2023-2026)
- Volunteer coaching for Chinle Unified School District (CUSD): (2025-2026)
-Boys Football Team
-Boys and Girls Cross-Country
-Boys Basketball Team
- Volunteer work with Chinle Youth Baseball League (CYBL) as a treasurer. ( Seasonal: Summer of 2013-2015)
- Volunteer Assistant T-Ball Coach CYBL. (Seasonal: Summer of 2008)
- Volunteer work with Office of Dine Youth (ODY), holding a secretary position for the Basketball League. (Seasonal: Fall of 2007-2009)