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Roxanne Foster

San Pablo,CA

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 5-year 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

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Riverside Elementary School
San Pablo, CA
08.2010 - 06.2016
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 30 by reviewing lesson teachings and art.
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.

PTO President

Riverside Elementary School
San Pablo, CA
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated 6 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Managed teams of 6 professionals focused on improving PTA initiatives.
  • Led team of 3 other leaders reporting to Board of Directors.
  • Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Spearheaded 10 third-party contract negotiations to obtain favorable pricing and scheduling parameters.
  • Furthered brand awareness through creating school apparel design and distribution.

Machine Operator

Frigidaire
Greenville, MI
07.1998 - 11.2000
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
  • Fabricated new and repaired defective components, using lathes and 3D printers.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality

Education

GED -

Ionia Public School
Ionia, MI

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Classroom Behavior Management
  • Attendance Recordkeeping
  • Teaching and Instruction

Timeline

PTO President

Riverside Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2015

Teacher's Assistant

Riverside Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2016

Machine Operator

Frigidaire
07.1998 - 11.2000

GED -

Ionia Public School
Roxanne Foster