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Sandy Matias

Cairo,Georgia

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Eastside Elementary School
Cairo, Georgia
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Assisted in the development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) for students with special educational requirements.
  • Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Conducted formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Coordinated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions for students requiring extra assistance.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Utilized technology and educational software to enhance teaching and student learning.
  • Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.

Eastside Elementary School

Mrs. Wright
Cairo, Georgia
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • As a paraprofessional, I would help our teachers at our school with making copies, making sure students are on task, helping with PE, and helping with cafeteria

Daycare Assistant

First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation I
Cairo, Georgia
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
  • Kept inventory of toys and supplies organized and well-stocked to meet needs of children under care.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.

Volunteer

First Baptist Church Daycare
Cairo, Georgia
08.2014 - 12.2017
  • First Baptist Church would host an ESOL class on Mondays for adults. I volunteered to provide care for their children each Monday afternoon.

Volunteer

Southside Elementary School
Cairo, Georgia
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • I worked at Southside as a volunteer paraprofessional. I helped a kindergarten class by making sure their students were on track, getting them ready for nap time, and helping the class with recess.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Albany State University
Albany, GA
12-2024

Associate of Science - Education

Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
12-2021

Skills

  • Assessment administration
  • Activity preparation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Early childhood education
  • Modern teaching methods
  • Social studies, Math, Ela, Science teaching

Timeline

Student Teacher

Eastside Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024

Eastside Elementary School

Mrs. Wright
08.2021 - 05.2024

Daycare Assistant

First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation I
08.2019 - 05.2020

Volunteer

Southside Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016

Volunteer

First Baptist Church Daycare
08.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Albany State University

Associate of Science - Education

Southern Regional Technical College
Sandy Matias