Valerie Howard
West Winfield,NY
Summary
Accomplished Teaching Assistant with proven expertise in student tutoring, classroom support, and differentiated instruction, honed across roles at Herkimer-Fulton BOCES and other institutions. Excelled in enhancing student safety, improving behavior management, and fostering significant progress in mathematics instruction. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a commitment to leveraging classroom technology for educational advancement. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 15-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Herkimer-Fulton BOCES
2020.02 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Teaching Assistant
OHM BOCES
2016.09 - 2019.10
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Paraprofessional
Kelberman Center
2009.09 - 2016.09
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2024
Skills
- Student Tutoring
- Assignment Grading
- Classroom support
- Material Preparation
- Test Proctoring
- Special Education Support
- Behavior Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Student safety
- Small Group Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Clerical Support
- Attendance Tracking
- Mathematics Instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Individual Student Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- CPR and First Aid
- Behavior redirection
- Reading and Writing Support
- Computer Skills
- Classroom inventory management
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Herkimer-Fulton BOCES
2020.02 - Current
Teaching Assistant
OHM BOCES
2016.09 - 2019.10
Paraprofessional
Kelberman Center
2009.09 - 2016.09
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Post University
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