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SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Summary

Enthusiastic Teacher with years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social, emotional and spiritual growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills, thorough educational background and ability to work well and communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.Capable leader with strong communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.

Skills
  • Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Problem-solving
  • Program Administration
Experience
September 1997 to June 2001
Clarke Middle SchoolLexington, MASpecial Needs Teacher Assistant
  • Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
  • Worked in collaboration with conventional education instructors across multiple departments.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Organized and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Supervised students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments.
  • Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
  • Monitored students in class, and hallways to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Arranged and led activities for students.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records.
  • Used varied exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
August 2001 to June 2014
Clarke Middle SchoolLexington, MAMusic Director
  • Guided 20-300 musicians during rehearsals, performances, and recording sessions.
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
  • Implemented standardized assessment systems and ensured recorded data and feedback was constructive for staff and students.
  • Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence.
  • Broadened approach and improved teaching by completing training courses.
  • Gathered needed materials such as music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
  • Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
  • Interfaced with parents to discuss student progress and resolve conflicting educational priorities.
  • Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
  • Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
WilsonsWatertown, MAAssistant Store Manager
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Trained employees in inventory practices, and product knowledge.
  • Set schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store.
  • Helped team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by closely monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance.
  • Handled scheduling for two store shifts across 7-day work weeks to ensure proper staffing at all times.
  • Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
  • Achieved yearly sales targets, budget and other targeted goals.
  • Performed daily activities in timely manner, including managing housekeeping and inventory needs of store.
August 2012 to Current
Boston Flute AcademyBoston, MAFlute Instructor
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Learned valuable techniques from observing high level artists to use in future courses.
  • Assessed students' grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops.
  • Optimized learning processes through research and development of innovative learning methods.
  • Managed curriculum development and daily facility operations in alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
  • Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
Education and Training
May 2008
UMASS Lowell
Lowell, MAMusic Education
Master of Arts
June 1976
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WAEducation
Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information

Several years working as youth leader at Grace Chapel

Currently serving on Worship Ministry Team and Evangelism Team at Immanuel

Was successful at building weakened programs into larger, stronger programs both at Clarke Middle School and at BFA

Received several awards for quality work.

Strong communication skills.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Clarke Middle School
  • Wilsons
  • Boston Flute Academy

School Attended

  • UMASS Lowell
  • Eastern Washington University

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Needs Teacher Assistant
  • Music Director
  • Assistant Store Manager
  • Flute Instructor

Degrees

  • Music Education Master of Arts
    Education Bachelor of Arts

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