Marcia McNeil
Denison,TX
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant for the Deaf
Arizona School For The Deaf And Blind
Phoenix , Arizona
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Springfield Public Schools #186
Springfield , Illinois
2018.12 - 2019.03
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public Schools #205
Rockford , IL
2012.11 - 2018.10
- Assisted teachers with lesson plan implementation, providing instruction and guidance to students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate conduct.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring extra help in classwork or homework assignments.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to promote social development and academic progress among students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Education
Master of Science - Deaf Education
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland1993-08
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Art and photography
- Lunchroom Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Preparing lesson materials and assignments
- Working with other staff and parents
- Attendance monitoring
Affiliations
- I love to go walking and hiking on nature trails and in the communities.
- I love to bike and stay in shape and I encourage others to do the same.
- I love to do research on the computer and read books, magazines and articles of interests.
- I love Art and photography.
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- When I was younger, I won awards for being a skilled and talented runner in track and field and cross-country.
- I won some academic achievement and scholastic awards.
- I won some Art and photography awards.
- One of the leaders in supporting students with disabilities in a college support group.
Certification
I have my Substitute Teacher's License as a Special Education Substitute Teacher in the state of Iowa.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant for the Deaf
Arizona School For The Deaf And Blind
2022.10 - 2023.06
Substitute Teacher
Springfield Public Schools #186
2018.12 - 2019.03
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public Schools #205
2012.11 - 2018.10
Master of Science - Deaf Education
McDaniel College
I have my Substitute Teacher's License as a Special Education Substitute Teacher in the state of Iowa.
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