Samanthia Alston
Saratoga,NC
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 7 years.
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Asssistant
Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School, NC
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Resource Exceptional Children's Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Employed weekly assessment monitor student progress.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
Instructional Assistant
Wilson County Schools
Wilson, NC
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Resource Exceptional Children's Teacher
Pittman Elementary School
Enfield , NC
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Employed weekly and montly assessments to monitor student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC11.2008
Skills
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Progress Reporting
- Instructional Programs
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Support
Timeline
Instructional Asssistant
Fairview Elementary School
11.2016 - 06.2022
Resource Exceptional Children's Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
10.2016 - 06.2022
Instructional Assistant
Wilson County Schools
11.2015 - 11.2016
Resource Exceptional Children's Teacher
Pittman Elementary School
03.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
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