Wendy Caruso
Kerhonkson,NY
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 13-year background working with students in life skills at the high school level. 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Rondout Valley Central School District
Stone Ridge, NY
09.2009 - 07.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teachers 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research, and memorization tasks for students.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Education
No Degree - Individual Studies
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NYSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Decision-Making
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Rondout Valley Central School District
09.2009 - 07.2022
No Degree - Individual Studies
Ulster County Community College
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