Salmi Ahmad
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills.
Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Island Creek Elementary School
Alexandria, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Working with the teacher to lead classes and activities, and teaching small groups of students.
- Helping students who need extra support, and providing extra assistance to students with special needs.
- Assisting with lesson plans and reinforcing them by reviewing material with students.
- Setting up the classroom for lessons and tidying it up after.
Student Monitor
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Lorton, Virginia
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored student behavior and addressed any issues that arose promptly and professionally.
- Provided guidance to students regarding their academic progress and course selection.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Conducted regular classroom visits to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Assisted in developing social and emotional learning initiatives in order to promote a healthy school climate.
- Organized and managed student files to ensure accuracy of data.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Restaurant
Legends Chicken And Grill
Hyattsville, Maryland
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hicksville High School
Hicksville, NY07-2010
Skills
- Student inclusion
- Faculty support
- Safety and incident management
- Helping students with special needs
- Conflict resolution
- Academic support
- Verbal and written communication
- Reading and writing support
- Friendly and outgoing
- Teacher support
- Organization and prioritization
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Lesson development
- Classroom support
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Island Creek Elementary School
10.2024 - Current
Student Monitor
Laurel Hill Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Restaurant
Legends Chicken And Grill
10.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Hicksville High School