I love what I do, but I also would like to get back to my first love, which is administration I have always strived to work in an office setting, and that is why my first degree is in Administrative Technology When I got hired in a school setting I wanted to further my education to be more productive in my job title That is why my Bachelor's degree is in Education
Letha Virden
Union city,TN
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant and Substitute Teacher at Obion County Schools, adept in literacy development and special education. Leveraged motivational techniques and autism spectrum support to enhance student learning outcomes. Fostered a positive learning environment, achieving significant academic growth through personalized instruction. Skilled in both group and individual teaching, consistently promoting social-emotional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Obion County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Obion County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN12-2020
Skills
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Literacy development
- Special education
- Positive reinforcement
- Elementary education
- Motivational techniques
Interests
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Obion County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Obion County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Dyersburg State Community College
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