Focused Educator with an early childhood degree and proven skills in classroom management and instructional materials selection. Supervises in-class activities and assignments to guide student progress, provide required materials, or offer assistance. Knowledgeable classroom support team member with solid background helping students and teachers. Familiar with planning and leading hands-on activities to reinforce classroom instruction. Skillfully connects with students and parents to develop strong student support network. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Provider
Self-employed
Dunnellon, Forida
01.2022 - Current
Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Paraprofessional Educator
Citrus County School District
Inverness, fl
08.2020 - 01.2022
Instructed children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
Monitored behaviors to spot lagging skills and self-confidence issues in need of additional support
Conferred with teachers to assist in evaluation of students' progress in relation to established educational objectives
Helped children meet targets for important skills with shapes, letters, and colors
Developed classroom materials to provide assistance to teachers in support of lesson plans
Crafted diverse and balanced lessons to encourage practical abilities, artistic talents, and other real-life skills
Used storytelling, crafts, and other activities to educate children about foundational concepts
Supported lead teacher in monitoring and enforcing safety and compliance by developing behavioral guidelines for students
Created and maintained, in coordination with lead teacher, child- centered educational environments
Observed students during activities and assignments to document their strengths and weaknesses
Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices
Used the teacher's lesson plans to explore subjects with students by lecturing on topics and leading hands-on activities
Consistently enforced administrative policies to keep the school environment fair for all students
Helped outside of the classroom to monitor and protect students, including assisting with the bus and in the cafeteria
Supported students in need of extra support with close mentoring and project assistance.
Teacher Leader
Americas Angels
Hernando, fl
05.2017 - 07.2020
Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviors
Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning
Taught children how to be good students and citizens by setting
Behavior redirection
Classroom management
Small group instruction
Model positive behaviors
Clean classrooms
Teach social skills
Lead group activities
Collaboration
Coordination
Multitasking ambitious expectations
Helped children meet targets for important skills with shapes, letters, and colors
Instructed children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
Cleaned, tidied, and sanitized classroom areas every day to give children safe spaces
Encouraged exploration and free play to help very young children learn
Developed classroom materials to provide assistance to teachers in support of lesson plans
Crafted diverse and balanced lessons to encourage practical abilities, artistic talents, and other real-life skills
Used the teacher's lesson plans to explore subjects with students by lecturing on topics and leading hands-on activities
Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices.