LISA STAUFFER
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Motivated Teaching Assistant with 16 years of experience and a passion for working with children of multiple grade levels. Focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and team members to carry out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant: Pre-K, Kinder, 5th, SLPB
David Douglas School District
Portland, OR
03.2005 - 10.2020
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Estacada High School
Estacada, OR05-1987
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Materials Preparation
- Literacy Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Early Childhood Education
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Behavior Management
- Student Supervision
- Activity Implementation
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Assessments
- Behavior Modeling
- Supervising Student Activities
- Discussion Facilitation
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Setting up Activities
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Creating Visual Displays
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Effective Communication
- Student Health and Safety
- Relationship Building
- One-On-One and Small Group Instruction
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Information Protection
- Individual Student Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Reading and Writing Support
- Maintaining Safe Environments
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Stress Management
Accomplishments
Proud to have been part of the Pre-K team to become LEAP certified.
Additional Information
- Completed Para-professional training
- Familiar with and have completed in the past, Safe Schools and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant: Pre-K, Kinder, 5th, SLPB
David Douglas School District
03.2005 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Estacada High School