Skye Patwell
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position as a teacher that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I have 6 years of experience in the classroom as an aide that will benefit me and I am committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Suburu Elementary, Lakeside Union School District
Bakersfield, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Instructional Aide Special Needs Mobility (IASNM)
Kern High School District
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students during travel, lunch hours and recreational period.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement.
- Assisted students in adult based life experiences to better help them grow and to be out on their own.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Paraprofessional III
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
Bakersfield, CA
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supervised students at lunch and recesses
- Helped the teacher to get materials and supplies out for lessons and small group activities
- Collected data on student goals
- Helped reinforce lessons during one-on-one and small group activities
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Education
Credential/Masters Program - Education
University of La Verne
Bakersfield, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Education Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2023
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Team Player
- Punctual
- Patience
- Willing to keep learning and growing
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Suburu Elementary, Lakeside Union School District
09.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide Special Needs Mobility (IASNM)
Kern High School District
02.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional III
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2017 - 02.2023
Credential/Masters Program - Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Education Studies
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School