Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Loves collaboration and engaging in the overall success of the classroom. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aide II/Instructional Assistant
Bakersfield City School District
05.2018 - Current
Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Activity Leader
Boys And Girls Clun Of Kern County
11.2019 - 03.2022
Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
Kept activity rooms and equipment organized and clean.
Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.
Collaborated with administration to assess needs and develop initial ideas.
Developed and Implemented lesson plans.
Assisted with homework and daily activities.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Kingman Unified School District 20
07.2014 - 01.2018
Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA
05.2007
Skills
Curriculum Development
Student Learning Support
Creating Visual Displays
Conflict Resolution
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Classroom Inclusion
Organizing and Distributing Materials
Preparing Instructional Materials
Instructional Assistance
Timeline
Activity Leader
Boys And Girls Clun Of Kern County
11.2019 - 03.2022
Aide II/Instructional Assistant
Bakersfield City School District
05.2018 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Kingman Unified School District 20
07.2014 - 01.2018
No Degree - Child Development
Bakersfield College
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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