Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 14-years background 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
North Adams Public Schools
North Adams, United States
09.2008 - 02.2022
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Computer Print Operator/Archivist
Hoosac Bank
North Adams, MA
10.1987 - 06.1998
Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
Wrote clear and concise work instructions.
Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
Filled in on Teller Line when needed
Balance Daily Cash Report
Education
High School Diploma -
McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA
06.1984
Skills
Filing and Classroom Organization
Curriculum-Based Lessons
School Policy and Rules Enforcement
Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
Experience with non-verbal autistic child
Over 7 years of experience working with students who have special needs