Versatile Teaching Assistant with 24 years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Collierville Schools
Collierville, TN
08.2013 - Current
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Helped teachers with material generation, student mentoring.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Managed classroom supplies inventory including textbooks, manipulatives and audiovisual equipment.
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
Memphis, TN
06.2000 - 08.2010
Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
Provided first aid when needed in accordance with established procedures.
Monitored swimming areas to ensure that safety protocols were being followed by all swimmers.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
Informed parents about campers' behavior, athletic achievements and other important information.
Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues.
Performed regular maintenance tasks around the campsite, including cleaning cabins and bathrooms.
Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Collierville High School
Collierville, TN
05-1984
Skills
Classroom Support
Student and Parent Relations
Test Proctoring
Behavior Management
Student Supervision
Student Tutoring
Individual Student Assistance
Preparing Instructional Materials
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Creating Visual Displays
Affiliations
crafter
Custom
I worked for Shelby County School before the merge and Collierville began their own municipality.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Collierville Schools
08.2013 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
06.2000 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Collierville High School
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