Lorraine Swilling
Lanham,MD
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher's Aide caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Just 4 Kidz Early Learning Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Foster Care Provider
National Center For Children And Families, NCCF
10.2006 - 06.2017
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Washington, DC06.1966
Skills
- Student Support
- Instructional Techniques
- Teacher Assistance
- Changing Diapers
- One-To-One Instruction
- Lunchroom Assistance
- Activity Assistance
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Just 4 Kidz Early Learning Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
Foster Care Provider
National Center For Children And Families, NCCF
10.2006 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
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