Tiffany Schneider
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Special Education Instructional Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. I have 5 years of experience providing instruction, guidance and counseling across diverse learning platforms. In addition, I am also a team player skilled at working with all levels of faculty, administrators and parents to resolve problems and conflicts professionally.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Meadows Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Arranged and led academic and study activities for students.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Documented daily assignments and progress in EasyIEP.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Set up and created bulletin boards and displays for classrooms and school hallways.
- Sanitized desks and wiped down high-touch areas to avoid germ spread and illness.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Teaching Assiistant
The Academy Of Moore County
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
Substitute Teacher
The Academy Of Moore County
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
- Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
- Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
- Provided in-class and at-home assignments based on the avilable lesson plan.
Lead 2 Year Old Teacher
Sandhills Creative Learning
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children that complied with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Nurtured children, provided meals, crafts and instruction and ensured students were clean and kept safe.
- Frequently communicated with parents about behavioral ups and downs.
- Established policies and procedures for inside and outside of the classroom.
- Provided weekly schedules for children and parents.
Substitute Teacher
Sandhills Creative Learning
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
- Followed the lesson plans provided by the absent teacher.
- Interacted in a professional manner with students and parents.
- Encouraged, monitored and promoted student progress.
- Provided a brief report in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each day for the teacher.
- Worked cooperatively with all school personnel.
- Performed other duties as required.
Education
Praxis Core
2018
BBA - Accounting
Austin Peay University
Clarksville, TN12.2010
Master of Arts - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2003
Skills
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Positive student engagement
- Tutoring and after school help
- Title I knowledge
- Effective listening
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Classroom discipline
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Certified CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Meadows Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assiistant
The Academy Of Moore County
07.2019 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
The Academy Of Moore County
12.2018 - 05.2019
Lead 2 Year Old Teacher
Sandhills Creative Learning
05.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Sandhills Creative Learning
03.2015 - 05.2017
Praxis Core
BBA - Accounting
Austin Peay University
Master of Arts - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At San Antonio
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