Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant Teacher
Gallup McKinley County School District
Gallup, NM
01.2015 - Current
Assisted teachers in planning and delivering instructional activities.
Facilitated small group instruction to improve student learning outcomes.
Provided support for students with special needs or behavioral issues.
Collaborated with school staff, parents and other professionals to ensure student success.
Created lesson plans, materials and assessments for students as needed.
Maintained records of student progress and attendance.
Assessed student performance through observation, testing, grading papers and projects.
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling learners.
Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring playground activity during recess time.
Promoted self-confidence in all students by recognizing their strengths.
Silversmith
Self-employed
Gallup, NM
04.1997 - Current
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Direct Support Professional
Chinle Ride Service Inc.
Chinle, AZ
06.2005 - 09.2008
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Multi-Cultural Education
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM
12-2015
GED -
Rough Rock High School
Round Rock, AZ
05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM
Skills
Student Motivation
Special Education
Project-based learning
Positive Reinforcement
Individualized Instruction
Faculty Collaboration
Lesson Plan Implementation
Skills Development
Behavior Modeling
Student rapport building
Safe learning environment
Jewelry making
Customer service
Gets along well with others
Timeline
Educational Assistant Teacher
Gallup McKinley County School District
01.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Chinle Ride Service Inc.
06.2005 - 09.2008
Silversmith
Self-employed
04.1997 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Multi-Cultural Education
Navajo Technical University
GED -
Rough Rock High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education