Passionate aspiring education student pursuing Master's degree in Education, who is looking for a summer opportunity to expand my experience and abilities in child development and education. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher's Assistant
Sherman ISD
08.2024 - 12.2024
As part of Austin College Education track, served as student teaching assistant at Sory Elementary in kindergarten classroom (10 hours over 10-week period.)
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Swim Instructor
Miss Jane's Swim School LLC
05.2022 - 08.2024
Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
Assistant Swim Instructor
Miss Jane's Swim School LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students as young as 6 months old.
Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
Maintained open communications with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed about schedules, administrative requirements and class updates.