Sharla Aviguetero
Waimea,Hawaii
Summary
As a dedicated teaching assistant, I am focused on supporting faculty members in their classrooms, skilled at keeping supplies organized, and maintaining a clean learning environment. I enjoy helping students of all levels and backgrounds succeed by providing timely support and positive reinforcement. With enthusiasm, I have experience providing staff support in educational and childcare settings, including working with children individually and in small groups to improve their reading, writing, and math skills and other education-related activities as assigned. I am also reliable in preparing materials and ensuring a well-ordered classroom.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant III
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
Ele'ele Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Teacher
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Honolulu
St. Theresa Catholic School, Kekaha, Hawai'i
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Prepared classroom plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Children's Ministry Director
Kaua'i Bible Church
Lawai, HI
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Created and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents, and visitors.
- Supervised children from infants to 12 years.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Educational Assistant (SPED)
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
Kaua'i High School
08.1989 - 05.1990
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Educational Assistant (SPED) - Summer School
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
Kaua'i HIgh School
06.1989 - 07.1989
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Educational Assistant (SPED)
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
Wilcox Elementary School
08.1988 - 05.1989
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Elementary Education
University of Hawai'i At Manoa
HonoluluAssociate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI05.2025
Skills
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Special Education
- Effective Communication
- Google Apps for Education
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Organization and Prioritization
- Material Preparation
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Timeline
Educational Assistant III
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Honolulu
11.2016 - 06.2022
Children's Ministry Director
Kaua'i Bible Church
01.2001 - 01.2003
Educational Assistant (SPED)
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
08.1989 - 05.1990
Educational Assistant (SPED) - Summer School
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
06.1989 - 07.1989
Educational Assistant (SPED)
State Of Hawai'i Department Of Education
08.1988 - 05.1989
No Degree - Pre-Elementary Education
University of Hawai'i At Manoa
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges