Tara Anderson
Avon Elementary School
Blackwood,NJ
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated School Crossing Guard with a strong focus on student safety and pedestrian awareness. Proven ability to implement effective protocols, ensuring a secure environment for children.
Work History
School Crossing Guard
4 Years 11 Months- Monitored crosswalks, facilitating safe passage for pedestrians and vehicles.
- Ensured student safety during morning and afternoon traffic transitions.
- Collaborated with school staff to implement safety protocols effectively.
- Trained new crossing guards on procedures and best practices for traffic management.
Assistant Supervisor
5 Years 11 Months- Organized and facilitated engaging activities for students in before and after school care programs.
- Supervised children's safety and well-being during playtime and structured sessions.
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
- Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive environment for students, effectively addressing any behavioral issues that arose during before and after school care.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.
- Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
Paraprofessional
8 Years- Collaborated with special education staff to support individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with unique challenges.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing behavior management strategies and promoting social skills.
- Supported classroom instruction for diverse learners, enhancing educational engagement and participation.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals, sharing best practices and fostering professional development within the team.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Emotional resilience
Vigilance and alertness
Traffic management
Dependability
Patience and tolerance
Timeline
School Crossing Guard
Avon Elementary School
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Supervisor
Archway Programs
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Paraprofessional
Avon Elementary School
08.2018 - CurrentRead More
St. Maria Goretti
High School Diploma
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