Hi, I’m
Shayna Ebert
Portage,IN
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a three year background working with students at all elementary school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, STEM lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Portage Township Schools
Teacher's Assistant
02.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development for STEM lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up lab experiments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Handled various levels of behavior issues.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Supervised large groups of children during class and on field trips.
- Managed groups of 25-85 students daily.
Road To Life Church
Audio Visual Intern
06.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Recorded and edited videos for promotional and social media use.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
International Subscription Services
Sales Associate
04.2008 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Managed orders for companies with over 700 locations.
Walmart
Cashier
03.2007 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Little Lambs Day Care
Daycare Teacher
05.2006 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Education
Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FL
from Communications
Michigan City High SchoolMichigan City, IN
High School Diploma
05.2004
Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Instructing Small Groups
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individual Student Assistance
- Supervising Student Activities
- Multimedia Presentations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Skill-Building Support
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Works well with children
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Portage Township Schools
02.2021 - 07.2023
Audio Visual Intern
Road To Life Church
06.2017 - 04.2020
Sales Associate
International Subscription Services
04.2008 - 09.2010
Cashier
Walmart
03.2007 - 04.2008
Daycare Teacher
Little Lambs Day Care
05.2006 - 03.2007
Southeastern University
from Communications
Michigan City High School
High School Diploma
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