Lillian Rinkle
Salem,OR
Summary
Passionate educator dedicated to cultivating a supportive, inclusive classroom where all students feel valued and challenged. Brings experience in supporting the academic and behavioral needs of students with exceptionalities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Assistant
Springfield Public Schools District 19
Springfield, OR
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported eighth-grade students identified as "at risk" of disengagement or dropping out of high school by providing targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
- Monitored student attendance daily and implemented tiered interventions, including regular student check-ins, family outreach, and coordination with administrators and counselors.
- Facilitated communication between students, families, teachers, and administrators to address barriers to success and develop collaborative intervention plans.
- Designed and implemented transition supports to prepare students for high school expectations, including organization strategies, goal-setting, and self-advocacy skills.
- Assisted students with the high school AVID application process by guiding them through their written application, preparing them for interviews, and communicating with AVID coordinators.
- Maintained detailed documentation of interventions, progress, and outcomes.
Instructional Assistant
Lane Education Service District
Eugene, OR
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall achievement levels.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Coordinated with other instructional assistants to ensure consistent implementation of classroom procedures and expectations across all subjects.
Instructional Assistant
Roseburg Public Schools
Roseburg, OR
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Teacher's Assistant
Cobb Childcare & Preschool
Roseburg, OR
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-2026
Bachelor of Science - English/Writing
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06-2024
Timeline
Transition Assistant
Springfield Public Schools District 19
10.2024 - 06.2025
Instructional Assistant
Lane Education Service District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
Roseburg Public Schools
10.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Cobb Childcare & Preschool
05.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Teaching
Western Oregon University
Bachelor of Science - English/Writing
Eastern Oregon University