Nichole Fernandez
Ansonia
Summary
Dedicated assistant teacher with expertise in supporting special education students. Proven ability to foster safe and engaging learning environments that enhance student independence and self-advocacy. Bilingual communication skills facilitate effective interaction with diverse student populations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant/Driver
ACES
Ansonia
09.2022 - Current
- Supported students during classroom activities and transitions throughout the day.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive student interactions.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students in academic subjects and social skills.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt learning materials for diverse needs.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Assistant Teacher
TEAM INC
Ansonia
04.2014 - 08.2022
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson planning.
- Maintained classroom organization and student engagement during lessons.
- Supported students with individual learning needs and provided guidance.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Monitored student progress and communicated with parents regularly.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Assistant
Thomas Merton Family Center
Bridgeport
05.2007 - 06.2013
- Facilitated playgroup activities to promote age-appropriate learning for children.
- Modeled effective interactions with children, enhancing caregiving skills for parents.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for optimal client experience.
- Collaborated with outside services, such as Birth to Three, to support age-appropriate development.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior intervention
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Special education collaboration
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant/Driver
ACES
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
TEAM INC
04.2014 - 08.2022
Assistant
Thomas Merton Family Center
05.2007 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Housatonic Community College