Patricia Priest
Riverview,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dutiful Assistant Teacher experienced in supplementing logistics and learning-support to promote productive classroom environments. Expert abilities in student assessment, classroom management management and cultivation of positive student behaviors. Lends critical support to lesson and curriculum planning. Offers thorough understanding of nuanced details and unique considerations of student needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant/ Teacher
Head Start
Tampa, FL
03.2005 - Current
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Management
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- First Aid
- Early Childhood Education
- Online Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Staff Management
- SMART Boards
- Positive Learning Environment
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/ Teacher
Head Start
03.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Management
Hillsborough Community College
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