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Stay-at-Home Mom (self-employed) Walkersville Md 21793
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Lisa Bruce

Walkersville,MD

Summary

Committed Instructional Assistant with relevant experience in providing instructional support and creating engaging learning environments. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability, and ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of implementing creative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and performance. Recognized for ability to contribute positively to school culture and climate.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant and Toddler Teacher

College Of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
09.2005 - 09.2006
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

Office Assistant

Sears Roebuck
Waldorf, MD
04.2003 - 03.2005
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance when necessary.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.

Instructional Assistant

Wicomico County Board-Education
Salisbury, MD
09.2001 - 09.2003
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
  • Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms.
  • Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
  • Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

James M Bennett High School
Salisbury, MD
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Wicomico County Career & Technology Center
Salisbury, MD

Skills

  • Student inclusion
  • Safety and incident management
  • IEP adherence
  • Classroom support
  • Classroom inclusion
  • Lesson development
  • Special education support
  • Small group instruction
  • Classroom organization
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Reading and writing support
  • Child development certification

Certification

  • Diploma in Educational Psychology
  • completed October 2023
  • Continuing Education Courses:
  • Special education: Shadow teaching
  • completed October 2023
  • Working with Students with Special needs
  • completed November 2023
  • Fundamentals of Storytelling in Education
  • completed November 2023

Stay-at-Home Mom (self-employed) Walkersville Md 21793

  • I manage household expenses, creating detailed and effective budgets. I support multiple competing needs, schedules and priorities overseeing the needs and tasks of multiple individuals in my home with optimal outcomes.
  • I have built and engaged relationships with health care professionals and academic administrators aligned with the needs of my family members.
  • I navigate complex interpersonal challenges while mediating issues to build communication and issue resolutions.

Timeline

Infant and Toddler Teacher

College Of Southern Maryland
09.2005 - 09.2006

Office Assistant

Sears Roebuck
04.2003 - 03.2005

Instructional Assistant

Wicomico County Board-Education
09.2001 - 09.2003

High School Diploma -

James M Bennett High School

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Wicomico County Career & Technology Center

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