Lusine Kalashyan
New Britain,CT
Summary
Focused with several-year background in facilities. Fast learner and hardworking person.
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Determined Bilingual Teacher with instructing experience. Skilled at introducing complex concepts through simple lesson plans and detail-oriented assignments. Talented at age-appropriate lesson planning and curriculum design.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
CSDNB
New Britain
04.2015 - Current
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies used with bilingual learners.
- Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
- Instructed individual students on how to use educational software programs in their native language.
- Encouraged students' participation in class activities by speaking their language whenever possible.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Supported the development of basic literacy skills among ESL students through reading aloud sessions and phonics exercises.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Assisted in translating classroom materials into Ukrainian, Armenian, Russian, Persian ... for students with limited English proficiency.
- Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
- Provided translation assistance during parent-teacher conferences or other school events when requested by the principal or lead teacher.
- Helped create a positive learning environment for bilingual students by providing support with cultural understanding and sensitivity training.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
CSDNB
New Britain
04.2015 - Current
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Workplace organization
- Bilingual communication
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral observation
- Effective teaching
- Cultural awareness
- Parent engagement
- Early childhood teaching (ECT) certification
- Relationship building
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Special education support
- Behavior management
- Flexible work schedule
- Individual Learning Plans
- Organization
- Creative thinking
- Tutor student
- Effective communication
- Elementary education
- Communication skills
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Small group support and assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Student engagement
- Translation proficiency
- Teamwork
- No child left behind requirement
- Adaptability
Languages
Persian
Professional
Armenian
Professional
Turkish
Elementary
English
Elementary
Certification
- Safety forklift operator certificate
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
CSDNB
04.2015 - Current
Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
CSDNB
04.2015 - Current