Dedicated retired elementary teacher who is eager to return to education full-time as an instructional assistant. Offers a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-6, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history, and art.)
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Instructional Assistant III (School Wide)
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2021 - Current
Working primarily in classrooms assisting elementary students in their work in various subjects.
Managing small groups and individual students, per the teacher's instructions.
Performed daily supervision assignments throughout the school.
SPTA (Primary Autism)
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2019 - 05.2020
..Working as a teacher assistant with autistic children (Kdgn-2nd grade). Primarily assisting a student in the class in a 1:1 capacity.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis approaches for children with Autism
Worked with children to assist development of prosocial communication and interaction
Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings
Assist in collecting data for academic or behavioral progress
Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher
Elementary Teacher - Fifth Grade
Plummer Elementary School - Los Angeles Unified SD
North Hills, CA
1999 - 2016
Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade
Rosewood Avenue Elementary - Los Angeles Unified SD
West Hollywood, CA
1989 - 1992
Elementary Teacher - Third and Fourth Grades
75th Street Elementary School -Los Angeles Unified SD
Los Angeles, CA
1976 - 1989
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
1975
Standard California Elementary Teaching Credential (K-9)
1980
Certification
Cross-Cultural Language in Academic Development (CLAD)
California
1990
Skills
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management & Discipline
Standardized Testing/Scoring
Learner Assessment
Special Needs Students/IEPs
Autism spectrum awareness
REFERENCES
Mr. Kevin Gilmore - Principal, John C. Bass Elementary, Las Vegas, NV (CCSD) gilmokp@nv.ccsd.net (702) 799-2220
Mrs. Ibia Gomez - Principal, Plummer Elementary, North Hills, CA (LAUSD) img3849@lausd.net (818) 895-2481
Dr. Angel Barrett - Principal, Stagg St. Elementary, Van Nuys, CA (LAUSD) abarr5@lausd.net (818) 881-9850
Mr. Gregg Ridenour - Asst. Principal, Plummer Elementary, North Hills, CA gmr2114@lausd.net (818) 895-2481
Timeline
Title I Instructional Assistant III (School Wide)
Clark County School District
08.2021 - Current
SPTA (Primary Autism)
Clark County School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Elementary Teacher - Fifth Grade
Plummer Elementary School - Los Angeles Unified SD
1999 - 2016
Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade
Rosewood Avenue Elementary - Los Angeles Unified SD
1989 - 1992
Elementary Teacher - Third and Fourth Grades
75th Street Elementary School -Los Angeles Unified SD
1976 - 1989
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University, Northridge
Standard California Elementary Teaching Credential (K-9)
Certification
Cross-Cultural Language in Academic Development (CLAD)