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Lisa Lai

Irvington

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering six year background working with students at elementary middle school levels and high school level . Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Teacher Assistant

Irvington High School
10.2016 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation

Saint Thomas Aquinas College
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Edgemont Junior-Senior High School
Scarsdale, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • Stress Management
  • Setting Up Activities
  • Grading Assignments
  • Teaching Pedagogy
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Special Needs Education
  • Maintaining Safe Environment
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Tutoring Students
  • Special Education
  • First Aid
  • Classroom Inventory Management
  • Creating Visual Displays

Timeline

Certified Teacher Assistant

Irvington High School
10.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

High School Diploma -

Edgemont Junior-Senior High School
Lisa Lai