Rachel Clark
St Johnsville,New York
Summary
Committed teaching assistant with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
OESJ Central School District
Saint Johnsville, New York
03.2025 - Current
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Prepared lesson materials, board displays, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual special education students.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2025
Skills
- Individualized education plans and 504 supports
- Classroom management
- Learning Evaluation Strategies
- Support for individuals with special needs
- Effective Collaboration With Educators
- Behavioral Support Techniques and Interventions
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Conflict resolution
- Small group instruction
- Effective communication
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Helping students with special needs
- Supportive Learning Strategies
Certification
- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities Special Education K-12
- Teaching Assistant certification
References
- Pamela HoJohn; Special Education Teacher, OESJ; 518-588-4814
- Christopher Hanifin; History Teacher OESJ; 518-844-4636
- Melissa Eagles; Speech Therapist, OESJ, 315-717-5627
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
OESJ Central School District
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
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