Marguerite Parker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Teacher Assistant skilled in empowering diverse learners through individualized support and dynamic small group instruction. Partnering with educators to create adaptive learning experiences, effectively interpreting ACCESS scores to inform scaffolding. Actively pursuing a master's degree in World Language Spanish and ESL to further enrich student confidence and academic success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students throughout school day, focusing on bilingual, multilingual, and special education students to enhance their learning experience.
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to help them understand assignments, stay engaged, and feel more confident in their learning.
- Build strong relationships with students by getting to know them individually, listening to their concerns, and helping them feel comfortable and supported at school.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to better understand students' individual needs and determine ways to support their academic and personal growth.
- Work with teachers to adapt or scaffold classroom activities so that students with different learning and language needs can participate successfully.
- Review and interpret ACCESS scores to better understand students' English language abilities and use that information to determine appropriate supports and scaffolding.
- Assisted with classroom management, guiding students through conflicts and challenging situations calmly and respectfully.
- Translated communications between Spanish-speaking families and teachers to facilitate clear understanding of important information.
Education
MASTERS - WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATION
DePaul University
Chicago, IL09-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPANISH
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI12-2022
Skills
- Learning support
- Student engagement
- Learning assessment
- Classroom management
- Staff collaboration
- Conflict management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Hoffman Estates High School
08.2023 - Current
MASTERS - WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATION
DePaul University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPANISH
Northern Michigan University