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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Office Of Child Development
09.2016 - Current
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
Provided feedback on student work samples allowing teachers to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.
Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
Rides Attendant
Santa Monica Pier
03.2015 - 06.2015
Trained on how to operate 8 different rides
Operated rides for children and adults of all ages
Assisted all guests on and off all rides
Cleaned each ride before opening to the public
Informed guests on any information they needed to know about the pier and Pacific Park.
Sales Associate
Naartjie Kids
11.2012 - 01.2013
Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted or needed
Described merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtained merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Computed sales prices, total purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment
Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Dance Teachers Assistant
Fire & Ice Dance Studios
09.2011 - 06.2012
Taught children ranging from the ages of 2-13, various dance styles
Developed ideas for creating dances, keeping notes and sketches to record influences
Trained, exercised, and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness
Directed and staged dance presentations for various forms of entertainment
Advised dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries
Coordinated production music with music directors.
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