Teaching assistant
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Floated between classrooms, assisting a wide range of students including infants, toddlers, pre-school, age 7-9, and age 9-12. Supported struggling students, specifically those with learning disabilities and special needs. Incorporated a wide array of materials and resources to accommodate multiple intelligences and students' various academic needs.

• Collaborated with School Counselors and parents to devise and adhere to Individualized Education Plans.
• Provide additional supervision for students during class, lunch, recess, between classes, and on class outings or field trips.

Accomplished and dedicated Assistant Principal with extensive experience in leading the integration of technology into daily classroom instruction and with the Content Core State Standards and its implications to curriculum, assessment, professional development, and technology. Committed to the development of students, staff, and providing a stimulating, safe, motivating learning environment. Visionary with a proven history of collaborating with the student community, improve student academics, and sustaining educational excellence.

• Evaluated teacher effectiveness through classroom observation, data analysis, and actionable feedback using the new Teaching and Learning Framework; effectively handle student discipline and participate in parent meetings.
• Implemented a Psycho-Association Program to improve overall student fitness and teach new and age-appropriate games to be used on the playground.
• Developed a solid cohesive educational team by setting high expectations and encouraging a team approach.
• Established committees to address school issues and goals, promoting creativity and career development to all staff, allowing ideas and opinions to be shared.
• Conducted support-staff, long-term substitute, and first-year teaching performance appraisals that included instructional performance observations and post-observation conferences.

Assisted teacher in performing specific duties and specialized as assigned. Proven history of successfully completing day-to-day tasks in fast-paced, time-sensitive classroom environments with constantly changing priorities. Collected and displayed necessary materials for education and decorations.

• Tested and assessed 20+ students each quarter in preparation for the compilation of progress report cards for the school and parent records.
• Oversaw students during snack time, nap time, and recess, consistently teaching them responsibility and how to treat one another.
• Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and mental and physical development.
• Cleaned, maintained, and cleaned the classroom to ensure that students are learning safe and hygienic environment.
• Explained new information in a way that matched their learning styles to help reinforce the teacher’s daily lessons.

Performed all facets of administrative functions including mail processing, office supply management, front desk, data entry, filing, and faxing. Prepared hard copy documents for scanning and data archival. Created a positive environment at reception by greeting students and visitors.

• Answered multiple incoming telephone lines and directed inquiries appropriately; managed a high-volume of incoming and outgoing calls and resolved conflicts with courtesy.
• Monitored school supplies and ordered when inventory levels are low. Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of school supplies.
• Assist in statistical/ research activities. Collect and compile data, code data for computer entry, perform data entry and generate computer reports.
• Participate in instructional programs, including tutoring and assisting students in the areas such as reading and mathematics.
• Maintain departmental records including inventory control records, rosters, directories, and schedules.
• Diligently performed all assigned duties including installation of computer software and operating electronic equipment.

Serve as a floater within the public elementary school for grades 1-6, assisting special education teachers and students within self-contained (resource) as well as inclusion classrooms. Adhere to school policies, teacher guidelines, and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achievement of learning outcomes.

• Teach small reading groups to meet Common Core Standards for grades 3-5 (reading and math)
• Help teachers with lesson planning and preparing for the lesson.
• Assist teachers with record-keeping such as grades and progress monitoring.
• Guide students choose books for their reading level from the media center
• Monitor children during whole group instruction to keep students focused
• Serve as ISS Instructors (In-School Suspension) an intervention for keeping students in a school with bad behavior instead of sending them home.
• Prepare folders to go home, one with work completed and one with homework.
• Helped students with their homework after school hours for students who have parents that are unable to be home with the student.
• Commended by teachers and school principal for creative instructional activities and a calm, nurturing approach that helped foster an environment conducive to student success.

Reviewed course schedules, compiled annual budget requests, and maintained an adequate school atmosphere to promote student learning and success. Facilitated the principal’s work by ensuring all educational programs complied with Government guidelines as well as with the school’s philosophy.

• Assisted the school principal with various school management responsibilities, including safety policy implementation, administration, and health code compliance.
• Maintained and updated the school curriculum and reported to the school principal every week on school educational, operational, and administrative matters.
• Tracked discipline records of 500+ students to guarantee adequate behavior at all times and to support the development of the annual School Improvement Plan.
• Collaborated with the program director to create a welcoming environment for new incoming students by promoting diversity and personal growth.
• Advised students on academic or professional matters through one-on-one weekly meetings.

Create permission slips for parents to sign and collected signed slips before excursions to the local park.  Created a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere for children. Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, and parents to maintain a "partnership" environment.

• Assisted in delivering daily lesson plans and helping students to focus on the material.
• Demonstrated patience and understanding while managing difficult children.
• Fostered effective, ongoing communication with parents by providing verbal reports and written notes on children's daily activities.
• Maintained children's attention during group time by presenting material in a fun and exciting way.
• Designed, developed, and implemented indoor and outdoor kindergarten activities and educational lessons.

Worked in the Biology Department to assist students in the registration and administration process, advising them on unique and creative approaches to career education and professional development. Tested and evaluated new methods and technologies to effectively align software department needs.

• Assisted in research and statistical activities, collecting and compiling student performance numbers to create reports for the lead professor and administrative staff as needed.
• Performed regular library work, including searching and requesting books, journals, and articles to assist in mentoring students in their work.
• Prepared academic reports and documents, spreadsheets, and databases to track and monitor internship hours, process payments, and generate content for weekly newsletters.
• Planned and coordinated university courses for students to develop skills for academic and professional success.
• Promoted a student-centered approach under the guidance of the department head to enrich the learning experience for culturally diverse students.

Relied upon and trusted to complete several duties and take on responsibilities as directed by the teacher while remaining motivated and enthusiastic. Demonstrated outstanding efficiency and organization to create an environment of learning where students could thrive and be confident about their abilities and possibilities.

• Circulated the classroom to assist students to complete assignments by answering questions and directing them toward solutions.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, communication, patience, and creativity skills to adapt lesson strategies to students’ unique needs.
• Directed to assist students functioning below grade level across multiple subjects, especially in reading and writing.
• Participated in ongoing staff development programs, and provided insight/feedback on the effectiveness of current training practices.
• Worked with students in teacher-directed groups, whole groups, small groups, and on a one-on-one basis.