Dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant focused on supporting students and faculty with classroom needs. Successful at multitasking, running small groups, working 1:1 with students with higher level of needs . Excellent tutor, thrive when working with cognitively and developmentally delayed children, have a skill for creating behavior management tools and am diligent when taking data for children's IEP goals. Patient and understand the various needs of students with different abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Onslow County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Promoted positive and safe environment for student learning.
Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
Worked collaboratively to support student independence, empowerment and learning.
Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Maintenance Coordinator
Brown Properties Of North Carolina
06.2016 - 02.2021
Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating routine inspections.
Reduced maintenance costs through thorough analysis of repair needs and prioritization of tasks.
Streamlined work order management for enhanced productivity, effectively managing a team of technicians.
Increased overall facility efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary upgrades.
Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing potential hazards proactively.
Collaborated with engineers on equipment installations and upgrades, minimizing downtime during transitions.
Troubleshot complex issues efficiently, providing expert guidance to technicians in resolving problems quickly and accurately.
Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected breakdowns, mitigating risks to personnel safety and production timelines.
Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.
Leveraged strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks.
Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the maintenance department, leading to increased employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Managed maintenance team of 3-4 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Administered maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
Tracked maintenance activity using computer software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Onslow County Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Promoted positive and safe environment for student learning.
Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
Worked collaboratively to support student independence, empowerment and learning.
Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Education
Associate Degree In Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
05.2014
Skills
Special Needs Education
Educational Strategies
Behavior Modification
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Document Coordination
Creating Visual Displays
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Conflict Management
Support in Emotional Development of Students
Mentoring Students
Life Skills Development
Individual Student Assistance
Curriculum Implementation
Supervising Student Activities
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Onslow County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Brown Properties Of North Carolina
06.2016 - 02.2021
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Onslow County Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Degree In Elementary Education - Elementary Education