Reliable employee seeking Instructional assistant. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate especially about helping individuals with special needs. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in learning to help other individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Nelson Place School
Worcester, MA
10.2014 - Current
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Preschool Teacher
Guild Of St. Agnes Early Education And Child Care
Worcester, MA
10.2009 - 10.2014
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester Mass
08.2013
Skills
Passion for helping individuals with special needs
Able to work independently as well as in a group setting
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