Takeasha Archer
Arverne
Summary
Enthusiastic paraprofessional, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
P.S. 279 The HERMAN SCHREIBER SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Teacher Assistant/Acting Lead Teacher
Bishop Sexton Head Start
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Took the role of the lead teacher while the teacher was on maternity leave.
- As the acting lead teacher, the students were taught foundational skills such as colors, shapes, and letters.
- Prepared classroom documents including weekly lesson plans, daily meal plans, attendance, health forms, homework, and daily anecdotal observations.
- Worked closely with teachers, administrators, and other specialists to discuss the academic needs of students, including keeping good communication with parents to discuss the child's progress.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and reports to each parent.
- Developed programs to work with students and increased interest in higher learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners, and instruct in other social development behaviors.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including lectures, media, group discussion, and role-playing.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Reinforced curriculum using a one-on-one approach.
- Control the behavior of children in a friendly and fun way.
- Oversee and ensure the safety of students in the classroom, playgrounds, and field trips.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PSYCHOLOGY
College of New Rochelle
Brooklyn, NY01.2017
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Classroom Technology
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Certified Teaching Assistant
- Autism workshop certificate
- Training- Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Childcare
- Training -Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Timeline
Paraprofessional
P.S. 279 The HERMAN SCHREIBER SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant/Acting Lead Teacher
Bishop Sexton Head Start
01.2013 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - PSYCHOLOGY
College of New Rochelle
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