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TEACHER ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Teacher Assistant with extensive background as Teacher Aide. Excellent skills building nurturing safe learning environments for K-12 student groups. Excels at written and verbal communications coupled with in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. Outstanding skills preparing lessons, providing materials, and supervising students. Detailed-oriented, student-centric Assistant Teacher with 6 years of experience. Strong competencies for reinforcing lessons presented by teachers by reviewing materials with students one-on-one or in small groups. Perceptive at student monitoring in class, between classes, other activities and on field trips.

Skills
  • Instructor support
  • Great with customer interactions and sales of programing. Keeping and retaining members in swimming programs such as private or group lessons and swim teams
  • The Ability to work well with co-workers to make them feel motivated and remain on task
  • To lead by example and do the work that is important to get the best result for everyone involved
  • Understanding and Caring Personality to make a student feel loved and safe when in my care
  • Certified in CPR for the professional rescuer, First aid, AED, and Oxygen administration
  • Lead after School clubs that included: Drama Club, Dance Club, Broadcasting club
  • Was previously Certified in PCM Professional Crisis Management
  • Tech-savvy
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Ability to teach children
  • Solid people skills
  • Classroom management
  • Supervision
Work History
Teacher Assistant, 08/2015 to 06/2020
The Paragon School – Orlando, FL
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
  • Oversaw groups of up to 10 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
  • Performed special tasks such as On Job Training at internships and life skills to help students with special needs learn and grow
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues students faced and recommended solutions
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips
  • Assigned grades for coursework and tests using answer key, recorded results and informed teacher of performance
Special Olympics Coordinator, 08/2017 to 06/2020
The Paragon School – Orlando, FL
  • Scheduled all practices as well as coordinator games for both Basketball and Soccer
  • In constant Communication with Athletes and families to make sure that there was a clear understanding of expectations and requirements to participate in Special Olympics for Orange County
  • Managed coaches and set up teams based off of individuals skills as to promote the best of all athletes participating
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
  • Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
Co-Teacher/Swim Instructor, 08/2008 to Current
The Winter Park YMCA – Winter Park, FL
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
  • Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 6 students per group lessons. Also, One to one (Private) Lessons
  • Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management
  • Maintained rescue equipment in peak condition by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs
  • Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique
  • Gave private lessons to special needs students, including those with Motor and/or Mental conditions, teaching such techniques as floating and treading water
  • Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons
  • Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water
  • Taught students pool and water safety guidelines
  • Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement
  • Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress
  • Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
  • Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
Education
Bachelor of Science: Buissness Management , 10/2019
University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ
Associate of Arts: 05/2014
Seminole State College of Florida - Sanford, FL
  • Classes in Child Development and Growth
  • Classes in Observing and guiding Children's Behavior
  • Classes in Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Paragon School
  • The Winter Park YMCA

School Attended

  • University of Phoenix
  • Seminole State College of Florida

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher Assistant
  • Special Olympics Coordinator
  • Co-Teacher/Swim Instructor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Buissness Management , 10/2019
    Associate of Arts : 05/2014

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