Wendy Anderson
Eidson,TN
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teaching Assistant experienced in supporting disabled and special needs students within classroom settings. Cultivated positive educational environments through proactive engagement and thorough assistance in lesson administration and academic materials. Committed to fostering personal growth, inclusive learning spaces, and collaboration with educators to enhance student success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Clinch School
Sneedville, Tennessee
02.2022 - 09.2026
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assisted teachers in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs during classroom activities.
- Facilitated communication among students, teachers, and parents to address individual student needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to teaching staff to inform instructional adjustments.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and history.
- Assisted in providing individual and small group instruction to students with special needs.
- Encouraged students to develop positive behavioral habits through consistent reinforcement and support.
- Observed classes on a regular basis to identify areas where additional support was needed for special needs students.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies designed specifically for special education classrooms.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education best practices.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve support strategies.
- Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors and other professionals regarding the progress of individual students.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Acted as an advocate for parents who were seeking resources or services for their children's special education needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Organized field trips to reinforce educational objectives while maintaining safety protocols at all times.
- Assisted disabled students with restroom needs to ensure their comfort and dignity.
Combat Medic
Navy
Jacksonville, FL
10.1990 - 01.2000
- Administered emergency medical care in high-stress combat situations.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Managed medical supplies and equipment for operational readiness.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain patient safety.
- Documented patient care activities in compliance with military standards.
- Coordinated evacuation procedures for injured personnel under combat conditions.
- Gathered information about patient medical histories and current health conditions in order to make sound decisions for treatment.
- Conducted health assessments on individuals prior to deployment into hazardous areas.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
- Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports regarding equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures, and supporting team health and performance.
- Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid, and Buddy Care.
- Provided daily briefings on safety and risk assessments.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Maximized data collection accuracy scores, recorded, stored and analyzed security information with zero discrepancies.
- Managed training exercises and battle drill fire teams.
- Deployed to forward operating bases to accompany battle personnel on patrol, engagements and scout missions to provide needed medical attention.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while monitoring patient's condition closely.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures performed on battlefields under extreme conditions.
- Assessed and treated injured personnel in the field, administering first-aid procedures as needed.
- Monitored vital signs of patients during transport and medical evacuation operations.
- Instructed military personnel in basic life support techniques.
- Performed preventive medicine duties such as immunizations, laboratory tests, dental screenings.
- Administered ibuprofen for wide variety of medical conditions and complaints to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.
- Evaluated battlefield injuries and determined appropriate course of action for treatment.
- Conducted tests, gave vaccines, and administered medications for acute and long-term conditions.
- Carried out patient triage activities according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Utilized specialized communication devices to relay information regarding casualties back to base camp.
- Implemented advanced trauma management techniques when necessary.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies, developing organization systems for records and reports.
- Participated in training exercises designed to simulate real-world scenarios encountered by combat medics.
- Educated personnel on best practices for disease prevention such as trench foot, malaria and STDs.
- Coordinated with other medics to provide timely and effective treatment for wounded service members.
- Organized and managed medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, dentists, and pharmacists, ensuring quality care is delivered at all times.
- Trained extensively in advanced lifesaving techniques, communications and telemedicine skills to provide best care in remote locations.
- Transported casualties to medical facilities using ground ambulances or helicopters.
- Provided psychological counseling services for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Administered intravenous solutions to dehydrated soldiers.
- Assisted and collaborated with medical doctors and nurses to treat patients.
- Led and supervised junior medics, providing guidance and mentorship.
Education
Firefighter Compliance - Firefighting
Florida State Fire College
Ocala, FL 10.1990 - 10.1990
Skills
- Special needs instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
- Student assessment
- Behavioral strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis intervention
- Communication support
- Communication techniques
- Parent collaboration
- Emotional support
- Progress tracking
- Adaptive equipment
- Assistive technology
- Literacy intervention
- Mathematics intervention
- Social skills development
- Motor skill training
- Sensory strategies
- Toileting assistance
- Life skills
- Vocational training
- Collaboration teamwork
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Peer mediation
- Mentoring peers
- Professional development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Activity management
- Learning management
- Lesson implementation
- Group support
- Data collection
- Crisis intervention
- Disability assistance
- Disability advocacy
- Community engagement
- Heavy lifting
- Adaptability to change
- Nonviolent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson implementation
- Functional skills
- Group support
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Clinch School
02.2022 - 09.2026
Combat Medic
Navy
10.1990 - 01.2000
Firefighter Compliance - Firefighting
Florida State Fire College
10.1990 - 10.1990