Vanessa Espino
Cornersville,TN
Summary
Proven Educational Assistant with a track record of fostering student growth and managing classrooms effectively at Maury County Public Schools. Skilled in Learning Disabilities Support and creating positive learning environments. Excelled in adapting lessons for special needs students and implementing behavioral support strategies, enhancing both academic and social-emotional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Maury County Public Schools
Columbia, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Educational Assistant
Spring Hill Academy Preschool
Spring Hill, TN
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Spring Hill, TN
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with team members to expedite orders during peak hours, minimizing wait times for customers.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends and best practices for food preparation.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL05.2011
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Special Education
- Student assessment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Materials Preparation
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Maury County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Spring Hill Academy Preschool
11.2021 - 05.2023
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-fil-A
03.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School