Tori Williams
Justin
Summary
Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs. Dutiful Assistant Teacher experienced in supplementing logistics and learning-support to promote productive classroom environments. Expert abilities in student assessment, classroom management management and cultivation of positive student behaviors. Lends critical support to lesson and curriculum planning. Offers thorough understanding of nuanced details and unique considerations of student needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Northwest ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assistant Teacher
Enid Public Schools
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Daycare Teacher
Kinder Connection
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Secretary
Enid Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
Daycare Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
High School Diploma -
Pond Creek-Hunter High School
05.2014
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Child Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Safety Practices
Certification
Paraprofessional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Northwest ISD
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Enid Public Schools
09.2021 - 03.2024
Cashier
Dollar Tree
05.2020 - 03.2021
Daycare Teacher
Kinder Connection
05.2020 - 03.2021
Secretary
Enid Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Daycare Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
05.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Pond Creek-Hunter High School
No Degree - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
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