Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet, CA
08.2023 - 02.2024
Monitored student behavior and identified areas of improvement.
Assisted with classroom management, including seating arrangements and discipline procedures.
Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
Maintained records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.
Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Conducted small group instruction sessions as needed.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Children's Church Teacher
Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Menifee, CA
06.2022 - Current
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
VBS Leader
Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Menifee, CA
06.2018 - Current
Led games and crafts that reinforced the day's Bible lesson theme.
Provided guidance and support for volunteer staff members.
Coordinated snacks and refreshments for participants at break times.
Ensured compliance with state regulations related to child safety laws.
Collaborated with other VBS Leaders to plan activities that met curriculum objectives.
Developed creative activities to keep children engaged in learning.
Distributed weekly newsletters that outlined upcoming events and announcements.
Organized volunteers to ensure all tasks were completed on time.
Fostered safe and nurturing learning environment in classroom to promote faith development.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Social & Behavioral Science
Mt San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
05-2024
Skills
Progress Reporting
Classroom Inclusion
Special Education Support
Teacher Collaboration
Behavioral Intervention
IEP Adherence
Group and Individual Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Hemet Unified School District
08.2023 - 02.2024
Children's Church Teacher
Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church
06.2022 - Current
VBS Leader
Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Social & Behavioral Science
English/Social Studies Teacher at Acacia Middle School (Hemet Unified School District)English/Social Studies Teacher at Acacia Middle School (Hemet Unified School District)