Mercedes Lagan
Natick,MA
Summary
Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and builds instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Hemenway Elementary School
Framingham, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Conducts a small group session to review and reinforce student literacy skills, and develop vocabulary learned in class.
- Provides support to ESL students by helping them with their assignments, explaining concepts and monitoring their progress.
- Collaborates with other teachers in designing projects that promote the development of language skills among students.
- Supports non-English-speaking students in grades K to 5 who arrived at school later in the year. Help them develop basic language skills in English, and support them in the classroom routines and lessons.
Kindergarten Assistant
Hemenway Elemetary School
Framingham, MA
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance to the lead teacher with individual and small group instruction.
- Assisted in developing literacy skills through reading reinforcement activities such as phonics drills and vocabulary games.
- Conducted assessments of student development levels using standardized tests or informal evaluations.
- Provided support for special needs students including helping them complete assignments and tasks that require extra attention.
- Read stories aloud to the class, both for entertainment and educational purposes.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Helped with daily classroom management, such as taking attendance, distributing supplies, and organizing materials.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Supervised children during recess and other outside activities.
- Encouraged positive student behavior by providing praise and rewards when appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Del Valle
Cali- Colombia05-1994
Skills
- Reading proficiency
- Language development skills
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Communication skills
- Effective behavior management
- Tailored support for special education requirements
- Vocabulary development
- Effective classroom management
- Student evaluation
- Team project collaboration
- Instructional support
- Orthon-Gilligham trained
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
French
Limited
Certification
- Trained in Orton-Guillighan Reading Program.
- Trained in WIDA Access testing for Non- English Speakers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Hemenway Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Hemenway Elemetary School
04.2018 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Del Valle
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