Sharon Gaskins
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 20-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - Current
- Distributing/collecting testing materials as needed by students
- Grading/providing testing results using identified scoring techniques
- Monitoring students during various phases of school day
- Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons
- Providing tutoring to students in all subject areas
- Accompanying/supervising students on field trips
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 40 children.
Teacher Assistant
Sunnyside Elementary School
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Tutoring small groups of children in English Language Arts spanning from grades K-5
- Maintaining monthly student data forms
- Conferencing with teachers and administrators
Director
West Sanford Christian Daycare
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Supervised staff of 10 and organized monthly professional development
- Planned and implemented educational programmed for 36 students
- Maintained and updated personal records
- Designed and coordinated educational programs and activities
- Responsible for purchase and inventory control
- Planned daily meals and documented menu nutrition
- Conducted fire drills and safety inspections
Preschool Lead Teacher
Learning Land Daycare
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Developed lesson plans and used a variety of teaching strategies to achieve curriculum goals
- Effective classroom management using discipline procedures
- Utilized play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Place Du Carrousel
04.2002 - 07.2004
- Assisted the team of Preschool Teachers with various teaching activities of children
- Prepared the lessons given by Preschool Teachers for teaching
- Underwent training from Preschool Teachers to use various teaching methodologies and learned the techniques of handlings different age groups of children effectively and efficiently
Education
A.A. - Early Childhood and Special Needs
Fayetteville Technical Community College
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fayetteville State University
Skills
- Administrative Certificate I,II
- Business Side of Family Childcare Certificate
- Credentials I,II; CPR/First Aid; SIDS
- Basic School Aged Care Training
- 20 Years of Educational Experience
- Effective leadership skills to direct, evaluate, and motivate staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Oral communication
- Literacy development
- Instructional support
- Classroom restocking
References
- Cherrie Siler-Mack, Judge, Cumberland County Courthouse, Fayetteville, NC, 28312, 910-678-2915
- Allysha Keels, Teacher, 8019 Byerly Dr, Hope Mills, NC, 28348, 910-785-3201
- Tammy Carter, 117 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC, 28301, 910-574-3413
Volunteer Experience
- PTA committee for Sunnyside Elementary (2011-2012)
- Teacher Assistant Tutor (2012-2013)
- Fall Festival committee co-chair
- Staff Morale committee member
- Black History Program committee member
- Winter/Spring Dance committee member
- Bus Driver
Civilianeducation
- Fayetteville Technical Community College, A.A., Early Childhood and Special Needs
- Fayetteville State University, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies
Accomplishments
- Supervised 10 special needs students enrolled in Kindergarten to Second grade.
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teacher to improve scores on standardized tests in all four major subjects to 80%.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
- Documented and resolved behavioral issues which led to a 20% decrease of behavioral incidents occurring within thee classroom.
- Teacher Assistant of the 2023-2024 School Year at Gallberry Farms Elementary School
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Credential – North Carolina Department of Education.
- Certified Teacher Assistant (CTA) - American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Sunnyside Elementary School
01.2008 - 07.2010
Director
West Sanford Christian Daycare
12.2006 - 01.2008
Preschool Lead Teacher
Learning Land Daycare
12.2005 - 12.2006
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Place Du Carrousel
04.2002 - 07.2004
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fayetteville State University
- Early Childhood Education Credential – North Carolina Department of Education.
- Certified Teacher Assistant (CTA) - American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
A.A. - Early Childhood and Special Needs
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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