Marley Myers
Brookhaven,MS
Summary
At West Lincoln Attendance Center, I leveraged my expertise in technology and emotional support to enhance academic success and emotional well-being among special needs students. Demonstrating patience and flexibility, I significantly improved classroom engagement and performance through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
West Lincoln Attendance Center
Brookhaven, MS
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to help students access curriculum materials more effectively.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Fostered a sense of community within the learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging open dialogue between peers.
- Promoted emotional well-being among students by providing guidance on navigating personal challenges while balancing academic demands.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for special education instruction.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported the development of social skills in students by implementing group work activities and facilitating peer interactions.
- Developed creative lesson plans tailored specifically for diverse learners within the classroom setting.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies resulting in improved overall classroom performance and increased student success.
- Assessed student abilities through various formative measures leading towards appropriate goal-setting initiatives.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on targeted skill areas for increased mastery levels.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents to discuss student progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, using assessment results to tailor teaching methods to individual student needs.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Education
Medical Office Technology - Medical Office
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MSEarly Childhood Technology - Early Childhood Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MSHigh School -
ABeka Homeschool
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Patience and Flexibility
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Learning difficulties experience
- Emotional Support
- Disability Awareness
- Nonverbal Communication
- Physical Disabilities Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Personal care support
- Functional Life Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient with Technology
- Experienced with Technology
- Interpersonal Communication
- Secretarial Duties
- Answering and fielding calls for customers and clients
- Booking and rescheduling appointments
- Typed and printed documents
- Filing documents
- Maintaining records
- Knowledge of Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Coding
Accomplishments
Dean’s List at Southwest Mississippi Commmunity College
Phi Theta Kappa- Southwest Mississippi Community College
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
West Lincoln Attendance Center
08.2020 - 05.2023
Medical Office Technology - Medical Office
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Early Childhood Technology - Early Childhood Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School -
ABeka Homeschool