Linda Powers
Stevenson,WA
Summary
A seasoned Instructional Assistant at Hood River County School District with significant classroom experience and dedication to success. Helps teachers manage high workloads by handling diverse support tasks. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Great with students. Excels at multitasking. Loves teaching small groups and individual students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Hood River County School District
08.2019 - Current
- Supervises students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provides support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provides one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Facilitates small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Supports student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Prepares instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education / Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, OREndorsement - Special Education
CSU Monterey Bay
Monterey, CASkills
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Small Group Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom support
- Teacher Support
- Academic Support
LICENSES
Holds Substitute Teacher License for the state of Oregon. Subs as teacher at Wy'east Middle School in addition to working full time as an Instructional Assistant.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Hood River County School District
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education / Psychology
Portland State University
Endorsement - Special Education
CSU Monterey Bay
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