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KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT
Summary

Caring and Energetic Elementary teacher offering over 12 years of experience teaching in all subjects to children 5 to 10. Professionally driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and lessons to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching.

Skills
  • Multitasking ability
  • Parental communication
  • Materials sourcing
  • Play-based learning
Experience
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 11/2018 to CurrentSwift Elementary School - Arlington, TX
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
  • Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Maximized receptive learning and retained student interest through art and science.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
Catering Associate | 07/2015 to CurrentCentral Market - Fort Worth, TX
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
  • Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Worked with food service team members to handle every customer need and build brand loyalty.
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Cooked and prepared many food items by chopping, dicing and cooking these ingredients to prepare made from scratch menu items.
  • Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
  • Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages to deliver complete orders to customers.
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Removed trash and dropped food itemsregularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
Second Grade Classroom Teacher | 11/2010 to 05/2012Petsworth Elementary School - Gloucester, VA
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to school secretaries for parental notification.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Organized and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Kindergarten Teacher | 08/2003 to 06/2010St. Clements School - El Paso, TX
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
  • Developed assessments to test student growth.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Taught children ages 4 to 5 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Maximized receptive learning and retained student interest through content based centers and art.
  • Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
  • Organized and assigned duties for several teacher assistants and volunteers.
  • Provided focused lessons for readiness highlighting phonics, language, writing and reading.
  • Provided input on procedures and strategies for kindergarten teaching guidelines.
  • Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
  • Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
  • Spearheaded diverse kindergarten and first grade classroom with lessons on early literacy, independent reading and math.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Motivated and supported students in growing reading independence using methodical, sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and decoding by sounding out words.
  • Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
Education and Training
UTSA - - San Antonio | Bachelor of ArtsEarly Childhood Education, 12/1999
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Swift Elementary School
  • Central Market
  • Petsworth Elementary School
  • St. Clements School

School Attended

  • UTSA

Job Titles Held:

  • Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
  • Catering Associate
  • Second Grade Classroom Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher

Degrees

  • UTSA - San Antonio | Bachelor of Arts

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