Lynnette Medina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Aid, 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. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 10 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Para Los Ninos/ Gratts Primary
01.2019 - Current
- Support the Strategic Plan through the implementation phases
- Supports the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for academics through small group instruction in the areas of reading, math, and/or writing under the supervision of the classroom teacher assigned
- Prepares and implements academic activities while Working cooperatively with teaching staff to review student progress and co-plan weekly academic activities
- Works with classroom teachers to develop and document student progress toward clearly identifiable academic and learning goals (language goals) Assists teacher with reviewing student work to inform instruction and enhance student achievement Supports the teacher with the implementation of innovative content-focused teaching Assists the teacher with developing lesson plans that are based on student needs, observing and reflecting on feedback of classroom instruction Supports the teacher with the integration of technology (in all content areas) Assists in implementing modifications and adaptations of environments and curriculum per teacher recommendation Assists with a variety of activities to enhance student learning; assist children in developing appropriate strategies for learning, providing emotional support, have a positive attitude, perform behavior reinforcement functions and guidance
Associate Teacher
Para Los Ninos/ Gratts Primary
01.2017 - Current
- As the primary teacher, completes a checklist to ensure that the classroom is kept neat and orderly
- Completes documentation and reports of all incidents, accidents or behavioral incidents
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports as requested by the supervisor
- Work with teachers and school staff to build and support positive behavior expectations by reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus
- Participates in supervision meetings on a weekly basis with the site supervisor
- Provides supervision and care to children in the classroom and actively participates in classroom and yard activities
- Reports regularly to the supervisor any issues of concern that need immediate attention
- Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or the Child Abuse Hotline
- Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of children, while teaching basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition
- Participate regularly in professional development opportunities, grade and subject specific, collaborative meetings, staff meetings, and both on- and off-site training
- Leads, follows, and implements lesson plans in parallel programs such as Girl Scouts, Junior Achievement, and C.H.I.S.P.A
- Completes D.R.D.P's twice per year
- Leads in creating age appropriate lesson plans that cater to the students and their individual needs while providing a safe, caring, classroom environment for each and every child.
Summer Day Camp Supervisor
Regis House Community Center
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Developing and facilitating programs for children in various settings that enhance and support personal youth education and development, while providing guidance for teens to fulfill their roles in providing children with a loving meaningful environment
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Education
Bachelor's of Art in Child Development -
01.2023
Bachelor's of Art in Child Development -
01.2023
Associates in Arts and Humanities -
01.2022
Associates in Early Childhood Education -
01.2022
Associates in Social and Behavioral Science -
01.2022
Bachelor's of Art in Child Development -
01.2005
01.2002
High School Diploma -
01.2002
Skills
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- Teaching others how to do something, while understanding that everyone learns differently
- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
- Being able to work well in a group setting as well as independently
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Permit for Associate Teacher (Currently in progress)
- Permit for Supervisor (Currently in progress)
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Para Los Ninos/ Gratts Primary
01.2019 - Current
Associate Teacher - Para Los Ninos/ Gratts Primary
01.2017 - Current
Summer Day Camp Supervisor - Regis House Community Center
07.2012 - 07.2017
Mount St. Mary’s University - Bachelor's of Art in Child Development,
Mount Saint Mary's University - Bachelor's of Art in Child Development,
Los Angeles City College - Associates in Arts and Humanities,
Los Angeles City College - Associates in Early Childhood Education,
Los Angeles City College - Associates in Social and Behavioral Science,
Mount St. Mary’s University - Bachelor's of Art in Child Development,
MSMU ASB Secretary - ,
El Rancho High School - High School Diploma,
- CPR Certified
- Permit for Associate Teacher (Currently in progress)
- Permit for Supervisor (Currently in progress)
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