Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
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Thaw Yel Paw

Gresham,OR

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 3 year background working with students preschool school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

MECP David Douglas
07.2024 - Current
  • Experienced in supporting children in a LEAP classroom, working with special needs students, managing challenging behaviors, and promoting inclusion with typically developing peers.
  • Supported lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Facilitated classroom management to create a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
  • Collaborated with educators to design educational materials that promote interactive learning experiences.
  • Organized and participated in extracurricular activities to foster student engagement and community involvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, promoting emotional well-being and effective communication skills.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Teacher Assistant

Mt. Hood Community College (Early Head Start Program)
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • LEAP Classroom (Teaching children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment)
  • Manage classroom organization and contributed to the development of daily lesson plans for a group of 15+ preschool-age students
  • Support daily classroom instruction as a teacher assistant, often time assuming the role of lead educator, delivering lessons to students
  • Provide occasional training and supervision for new employees, embodying leadership and fostering collaborative efforts
  • Partner with the lead teacher in parent-teacher conferences to develop plans for the student's developmental progress


Student Teacher

Mt. Hood Community College (Preschool Program)
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed daily lesson plans, implemented effective problem-solving strategies to support student learning, and contributed to student management for a conducive learning environment
  • Utilized ClassDojo software to enhance communication with parents and provide a comprehensive education experience for preschool-aged students

Apparel Arrangement Specialist

Dress for Success Oregon
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed the collection of donations from individuals and organizations
  • Methodically arranged an array of sophisticated items, encompassing clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics, ensuring meticulous organization and presentation

Education

Associate - Early Childhood Education and Family Studies

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06-2028

Diploma - Theological Studies

Gateway Seminary
04.2023

High school diploma - undefined

Reynold High School
Troutdale, OR
06.2019

Skills

  • First-Gen; child of Karen parents who immigrated as refugees
  • Languages: Native in Karen; Elementary Proficiency in Thai, Burmese
  • Technical Skills: ClassDojo, Microsoft Office, Gmail, Outlook, Social Media Outreach
  • Interests: Photography, Hiking, Singing, Arts & Crafts, Video Games, Watching Sports, Events Planning
  • Positive attitude
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Classroom support
  • Helping students with special needs

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

MECP David Douglas
07.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Mt. Hood Community College (Early Head Start Program)
10.2022 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Mt. Hood Community College (Preschool Program)
01.2021 - 06.2022

Apparel Arrangement Specialist

Dress for Success Oregon
07.2018 - 08.2018

Diploma - Theological Studies

Gateway Seminary

High school diploma - undefined

Reynold High School

Associate - Early Childhood Education and Family Studies

Mt. Hood Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Portland State University

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

  • Developed and taught weekly Sunday School lessons at Burnside Baptist Church, using biblical principles to foster moral development and citizenship skills in children.
  • Contributed to church operations by assisting with cleaning, planning community events, and leading congregational singing during services.


Thaw Yel Paw