Educational Assistant
Thurston County School District
Olympia, WA
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that are tailored to each student's learning style and academic level.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to encourage socialization among peers.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Participated in team teaching activities such as small group instruction or whole class discussions.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.