Thamonda Holder-Kirton
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Attentive Instructional assistant adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Enjoy helping students to reach their educational goals, with much success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
2012 - Current
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
Sales Associate
Dillard's Department Store
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
Assistant Teacher
New York City Board of Education
New York, NY
09.2005 - 01.2012
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Education
Finance & Business Administration
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Supervising Student Activities
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Creating Visual Displays
- CPI Trained
Certification
- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- Violence Prevention And Intervention
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dillard's Department Store
05.2012 - 11.2012
Assistant Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.2005 - 01.2012
Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public Schools
2012 - Current
Finance & Business Administration
Baruch College of The City University of New York