Nyvia Pollard
Tampa,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Eastside Preparatory Academy
Tampa
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as the front office to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Paraprofessional
Village of Excellence Academy
Temple Terrace
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted in creating and implementing instructional materials and lesson plans in alignment with the curriculum.
- Maintained and operated classroom iPads to maximize use and lifespan.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Village of Excellence Academy
Temple Terrace, FL
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Tampa, FLSkills
- Behavior improvements
- Educational assistance
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Documentation
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Faculty support
- Individual Instruction
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavioral support
Certification
- Certified Paraprofessional, Village of Excellence Academy - 2023
Photography
Landscape and portrait photography brings an excessive amount of ease and enjoyment into my life. The power in having the ability to freeze any moment is exceedingly fulfilling to me.
Languages
Swahili
Elementary
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Eastside Preparatory Academy
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Village of Excellence Academy
08.2021 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Village of Excellence Academy
08.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School