Paola Candolita
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a 5-year background working with students at preschool, elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Starbase- Barksdale AFB
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, real-world examples, and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing student engagement and understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent consequences and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Teller/Trainer
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Took and fulfilled members financial needs
- Maintained a full staff of tellers and trained them as well
- Ran a cash register, handled cash, credit and check transactions
- Great leadership skills and interacted well with customers
- Supported co-workers with work and personal concerns
Lead Preschool Teacher
Nellis AFB CDC III
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Assistant Teacher
Greenfield Union School District
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
Behavioral Technician
California Spectrum Services
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting behavioral issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Devised problem-solving methods such ways to cope with anger, social situations and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Engaged with colleagues in behavioral team meetings to promote positive reinforced patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
06.2024
Certification - Medical Assisting
The Medical Institute of Kentucky
09.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bakersfield College
12.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Completes Patient Referrals
- Assist With Sterile Procedures
- Performs Capillary Collection
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Communications, Bakersfield College
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Starbase- Barksdale AFB
02.2023 - Current
Teller/Trainer
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
07.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Nellis AFB CDC III
09.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Teacher
Greenfield Union School District
01.2021 - 08.2021
Behavioral Technician
California Spectrum Services
03.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Certification - Medical Assisting
The Medical Institute of Kentucky
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bakersfield College
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