Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
ResearchAssistant

Sonila Braho

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements. Goal-oriented instructional assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

4 Stinet
03.2008 - 01.2009
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Cake Decorator

Price Chopper
06.2010 - Current
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Determined baking times for various items.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.

Instructional Assistant

Head Start Program
05.2019 - 05.2021
    • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
    • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
    • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
    • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
    • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
    • 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.
    • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.

Instructional Assistant

Worcester Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • 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.
  • Handled class records for attendance
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.

Education

Associate of Science - History

University of Tirana
Tirana Albania
06.2008

Skills

  • Student Behavior and Progress Reportings
  • Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
  • Educational Settings
  • Student Safety
  • Learner Engagement
  • Preparing Instructional Materials

Certification

CDA Certification


Associate Degree

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Worcester Public Schools
05.2021 - Current

Instructional Assistant

Head Start Program
05.2019 - 05.2021

Cake Decorator

Price Chopper
06.2010 - Current

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

4 Stinet
03.2008 - 01.2009

Associate of Science - History

University of Tirana
Sonila Braho