RITA MENKA
Doha
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 6 (six) years background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Dibber-Best Daycare Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Teaching Volunteer
The ARK Daycare Center
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines and state standards.
- Led reading review and repetition drills for students struggling with difficult concepts.
- Graded homework, tests and quizzes to keep accurate track of student performance.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Teaching Assistant
Nursery Juniors Daycare
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
GBHS Molyko
Buea Cameroon Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Small Group Supervision
- Materials Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Field Trips
- Student assessments
- Student safety
- Special education
- Grading assignments
- Mentoring students
- Behavior Management
- Teaching pedagogy
- Student Supervision
- Elementary education
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
Certification
- Level 3 Diploma in Children Mental Health
- Speech and Language Therapy : communication Disorder
- Professional Diploma in Teaching
- Child safeguarding diploma
Languages
English
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Dibber-Best Daycare Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
Teaching Volunteer
The ARK Daycare Center
03.2019 - 12.2021
Teaching Assistant
Nursery Juniors Daycare
01.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
GBHS Molyko
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