Lily Moffett
Henderson
Summary
Dedicated preschool teaching assistant with strong skills in classroom organization and special needs support. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment through effective communication and positive reinforcement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Thelma B. Early Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily activities for preschool children
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment
- Engaged children in educational games and activities to promote social skills
- Collaborated with team members to prepare materials for arts and crafts projects
- Monitored children's progress and provided feedback to enhance developmental goals
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding child behavior and progress updates
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Trigg Co Schools
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating positive behavior and promoting student engagement.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt instructional materials and resources for accessibility.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented adaptive technologies, fostering independence among students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and behavioral data for reporting purposes.
- Trained new paraprofessionals on effective support strategies and classroom protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with students, contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Easterseals
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville05-2018
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Storytelling techniques
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- Lesson implementation
Timeline
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Thelma B. Early Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Trigg Co Schools
08.2021 - 07.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Easterseals
08.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Hopkinsville Community College