The'anna Friedrichsen
East Peoria,IL
Summary
To obtain a position as a paraprofessional, or substitute teacher
Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Easterseals Learning Academy
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 9 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
- Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and assessment results for data-driven instruction adjustments.
Teacher Assistant
East Peoria Elementary School District 86
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 6 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by providing clear instructions and maintaining routines.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
Trio SSS Tutor
Illinois Central College
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Led the Trio student study room
- Led workshops for the Trio students: required for students to attend different events and to stay active in the program
- Tutored students in subjects that they needed help with.
Music Apprentice
Trinity Lutheran Church
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Assisted with the youth choir
- Helped the children with sight reading their music
- Helped children stay on the right verse by pointing to the words as they sing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education - Non-Licensed Elementary K-6Non-Licensed Special Education K-22
Eureka College
Eureka, IL05.2022
Associates in Science -
Illinois Central College
12.2018
Skills
- Oral communication
- Student Engagement
- Physical Education
- Classroom support
- Behavior Management
- Instructional support
- Special Education
- Positive Attitude
Professional Organizations
- Delta Kappa Gamma, Eureka, IL, Fall 2019
- Phi Theta Kappa, East Peoria, IL, 10/2010, Inducted as a senior at East Peoria High School in the ICC Bridge Program, At least a GPA of 3.7
Classroom And Teaching Experience
- Field Experience, Illinois Central College Day Care, Pre-K Classroom, 08/2018, 12/2018, 40, Set up table place names for meals and snacks, Played with students in classroom and on playground, Planned and taught lesson, Helped with setting up nap time
- Observation, Concordia Lutheran School, 2nd grade classroom, 08/2011, 12/2011, Observed the teaching methods/strategies used in the classroom, Focused on student behaviors toward the teacher and how they were engaged, Helped the teacher(s) who monitored recess, Assisted with leading students to lunch, recess, and computer lab/library
- Practicum, Homeschool tutor, 2nd grade student, 08/2020, 12/2020, 40, Work with student on ELA and math homework, Provide instruction and strategies to help student with work, Write lesson plans to teach math and ELA to the student
- Practicum, Richwoods High School, Life Skills, 08/2021, 12/2021, 60, Observed the teaching methods/strategies used in the classroom, Focused on student behaviors toward the teacher and how they were engaged, Write lesson plans and teach lesson plans focusing on activities of daily living such as wiping tables and grocery shopping, Assist with additional duties as assigned
Awards
- Deans List, Illinois Central College, 12/2011, Maintained GPA of 3.5/4.0
- Presidents List, Illinois Central College, 05/2010, Earned as a senior as East Peoria Community High School, Maintained GPA of 3.7/4.0
Volunteer Experience
- Head Start Preschool, East Peoria, IL, 08/2011, 12/2011, Teacher assistant
- Vacation Bible School, Peoria, IL, 2011, 2012, Teacher to a fine arts group, 5-8 children a day preschool, and 3rd-5th grade
- Vacation Bible School, Peoria, IL, 2014, 2015, Teacher to a fine arts group, 5-8 children a day preschool, and 3rd-5th grade
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Easterseals Learning Academy
06.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher Assistant
East Peoria Elementary School District 86
08.2022 - 05.2023
Trio SSS Tutor
Illinois Central College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Music Apprentice
Trinity Lutheran Church
08.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education - Non-Licensed Elementary K-6Non-Licensed Special Education K-22
Eureka College
Associates in Science -
Illinois Central College