Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Salem Keizer School District
Salem , OR
04.2020 - 03.2024
Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
Assisted with student assessments and grading assignments according to school policy.
Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
Ensured that the curriculum was being followed as required by the school district.
Met regularly with administrators, staff members, parents and guardians to discuss student progress or any other issues related to the classroom environment.
Monitored attendance records, enforced rules regarding tardiness or absences, and completed incident reports when necessary.
Utilized various teaching methods including lectures, hands-on activities, multimedia presentations and more.
Attended faculty meetings as requested by administration or staff members.
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
Answered student questions about course concepts.
Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement class presentations.
Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
Greeted visitors and customers in a friendly, professional manner.
Assisted with filing documents and maintaining records.
Answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
Provided administrative support for staff members.
Scheduled meetings and appointments for department heads.
Managed incoming and outgoing mail correspondence.
Secretary
Prestige 1 Fine Finshes and painting
Salem , OR
04.2015 - 03.2020
Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
Developed an efficient document tracking system which allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.
Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.