Layvon Woods
Brooklyn
Summary
Experienced Teacher's Assistant known for strong classroom management and effective communication skills. Committed to providing individualized support and creating engaging lesson materials to promote positive learning outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn
12.2006 - Current
- Supported students with individualized learning needs during lessons and assignments.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Communicated with parents regarding student behavior and classroom activities consistently.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on academic performance regularly.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching support skills.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Touro College
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Educational assessment
- Classroom management
- Learning technology
- Child development
- Student supervision
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior management
- Active listening
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
NYC Department of Education
12.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Touro College