Valentine Cho Ansumana
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant (Adjunct)
Grand Canyon University
10.2023 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Office Assistant
Albion College
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Display ability to multi task through dealing with multiple correspondence and inquiries
- Oversea/Manage Religious studies Department O ce space to ensure it is functional for faculty and sta
- Design and maintain bulletin boards for the Religious Studies Department
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
- Monitored security to help maintain equipment, data and information safety.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Sociology Teacher
Apple Tree International School.
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Taught Sociology & History in a class size of over 30 students for the Cambridge IGCSE Exams
- Gave talks and seminars to over 100 students on human societal behavior and on the war in Ukraine
- Organized debates and quiz competitions to help students critically think about historical events and implications
- Created scheme of work and lesson plan to have a planned educational objective/goal on speci c topic and subject matter
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Insurance Representative
Cresmet Insurance Brokers
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed social media and marketing platforms to inform the public of services that we provided
- Maintained and updated employee records and safety compliance regulations of 15 Employees in order to avoid legal repercussions for the company
- Designed and administered employee training and safety programs for e ective brokering practices
- Managed employee bene ts programs of 15 Employees
- Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
- Investigated and processed claims swiftly to keep customers satisfied.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
- Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
- Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
- Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Monitored customer feedback and identified areas of improvement.
- Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.
- Evaluated competitors' products and services to gain competitive advantage.
- Researched and identified potential new markets.
- Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase customer base.
- Designed presentations and marketing materials to promote insurance products.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to develop better strategies for sales.
- Attended seminars, meetings and educational programs to stay abreast of evolving needs of insurance industry and client base.
- Supported customers in insurance application completion while liaising between company and client.
Education
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Studies
Albion College
Albion, MIBachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership, Brown Honors Institute
The University of Sierra Leone - Fourah Bay College
Diploma - Cultural Studies
The University of Sierra Leone - Fourah Bay College
Public Policy Political Consulting Policy Analysis Foreign Policy International Organization Professional Ethics -
Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Student Inclusion
- Classroom Technology
- Faculty Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Lesson Development
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Classroom Support
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Individual Student Assistance
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Reading and Writing Support
- Student Supervision
- Supply Restocking
- Learning Modality Knowledge
- Student Learning Support
- Study Skills Development
- Evidence-Based Programs
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Academic Support
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Needs Support
- Student Assessment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Conflict Resolution
- Clerical Support
- Multicultural Awareness
Accomplishments
Head boy in Junior Secondary School.
Senior School Prefect in Senior Secondary School.
Certification
I.E.L.T.S Cambridge English Proficiency Certificate.
Languages
Krio
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Wolof
Elementary
Pegin
Professional Working
Timeline
Instructional Assistant (Adjunct)
Grand Canyon University
10.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Albion College
02.2023 - 04.2023
Sociology Teacher
Apple Tree International School.
09.2021 - 12.2022
Insurance Representative
Cresmet Insurance Brokers
09.2020 - 06.2021
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Studies
Albion College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership, Brown Honors Institute
The University of Sierra Leone - Fourah Bay College
Diploma - Cultural Studies
The University of Sierra Leone - Fourah Bay College
Public Policy Political Consulting Policy Analysis Foreign Policy International Organization Professional Ethics -
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