SONYA HUNT
FORT WORTH,TX
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering six years of 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STARS (Behavior) Teacher's Assistant
Everman ISD - Souder Elementary
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies for students in intervention program..
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Teacher Assistant - Science
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior
Fort Worth, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the creation of lesson plans and made revisions throughout the year based on overall class performance.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Life Skills Teacher Assistant
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior High
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, goal setting, independence, self-advocacy,and food preparation.
- Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped to integrate students in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
Classroom Instructional Teacher Assistant
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior High
Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2022
Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Special Needs Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Timeline
STARS (Behavior) Teacher's Assistant
Everman ISD - Souder Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant - Science
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior
08.2020 - 05.2021
Life Skills Teacher Assistant
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior High
08.2016 - 05.2020
Classroom Instructional Teacher Assistant
Everman ISD - Baxter Junior High
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Lamar University
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