Trent Mendonsa
Schertz,Texas
Summary
Multi-talented Teacher's assistant with 2 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Five Palms Elementary School
San Antonio, Texas
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Helped students to read and write stories about themselves using art and music to guide their writing activities.
Teaching Assistant
Morningside Elementary School
New Braunfels, Texas
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Teacher's Assistant
Canyon Ridge Elementary School
San Antonio, Texas
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- 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.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Teacher's Assistant
Green Valley Elementary School
Schertz, Texas
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Teacher's Assistant
Hidden Cove Elementary School
San Antonio, Texas
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- 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.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Teaching Assistant
Norma J. Paschal Elementary School
Schertz, Texas
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX 07.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - San Antonio, TX, US
San Antonio 09.2017 - 09.2019
Skills
Special education
Educational assistance
Conflict resolution techniques
Social development and integration
Behavior improvements
Classroom support
Activity Planning
Lesson Planning
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Morningside Elementary School
09.2019 - 01.2022
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Five Palms Elementary School
04.2019 - 08.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Canyon Ridge Elementary School
04.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Green Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 03.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Hidden Cove Elementary School
11.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - San Antonio, TX, US
09.2017 - 09.2019
Teaching Assistant
Norma J. Paschal Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Northeast Lakeview College
07.2015 - 07.2017