Quilla Bryan
Winston Salem,USA-NC
Summary
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher's Assistant
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston Salem, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Early Head Start Teacher
TLC Learning Academy
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Adapted lessons based on each child's learning style while meeting their individual needs.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
- Provided instruction to young children on basic concepts such as colors, shapes, and letters.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Assisted with mealtime routines including setting up snacks and lunches and helping children learn proper table manners.
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
TLC Learning Academy
Winston-Salem, NC
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
Twos Teacher
Bethlehem Community Preschool & Child Care Center
Winston Salem, NC
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised students during meal times ensuring they follow proper nutrition guidelines.
- Organized playtime activities such as music, crafts, games and storytelling to engage the children in meaningful experiences.
- Adapted lesson plans based on the needs of each child while maintaining high standards of teaching excellence.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
Twos Teacher
Lapetite Daycare
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Established positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Adapted lesson plans based on the needs of each child while maintaining high standards of teaching excellence.
- Monitored children's safety at all times during classroom activities.
- Provided comfort and care for toddlers who were feeling anxious or upset.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Vance Granvile Community College
Henderson, NC06-2002
Skills
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Lesson adaptation
- IEP implementation
- Safety supervision
- Behavior observation
Affiliations
- Weekend Jump Rope Marthon League
- Reading Book Club
Accomplishments
- Deans list 2022-2023 Winston Salem State University
Timeline
EC Teacher's Assistant
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
03.2022 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
TLC Learning Academy
10.2021 - 03.2022
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
TLC Learning Academy
07.2018 - 04.2021
Twos Teacher
Bethlehem Community Preschool & Child Care Center
05.2015 - 06.2018
Twos Teacher
Lapetite Daycare
05.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Vance Granvile Community College
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