Tina Ashworth
Teacher Assistant for ECS (special ED)
Cary,NC
Summary
Dedicated and mindful Teacher's Assistant (ECS- special needs) offering passionate and informed support for students and staff. I am, highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Multitasking abilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Continue my knowledge and education for ECS certified IA (April 2024 taking CPI).
Previous experience 30+ years working for top IT companies, such as, Cisco, Verizon Business, AT&T, as a Project Manager.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ECS IA I and II
York Elementary School
RALEIGH, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Started working in ECS I & II last March 2023. First year worked directly with ECS teacher with six children. My second year, teacher resigned in October to further her career. One IA and myself worked with 12 children without a teacher to present date.
- Creating, coordinating lesson plans and working with other certified instructors to help continue our students learning process following their IEPs.
- Motivated and encouraged students to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Provide support and assist in instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintain confidentiality, and comply with all regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program.
- Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
- Successfully work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others;
- Work to motivate students;
- Monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students;
- Recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles;
- Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, and feedback;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, and parents.
- Maintains a positive disposition, exercise good judgement, and remain calm when dealing with students at all times.
Project Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
05.2010 - 03.2021
- Will provide status as needed 30+ years experience as a Project Manager for top IT companies.
- Worked at Verizon Business (AKA MCI, WorldCom), AT&T, Cable and Wireless, most currently Cisco Systems Inc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA06-1978
Teaching Certified - Special Education
Wake County Schools
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning
- Self-Directed
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
- CPI Certification (April 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ECS IA I and II
York Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
05.2010 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
Teaching Certified - Special Education
Wake County Schools
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