Teacher's Assistant Resume Example Broward County Public Schools

TEACHER'S ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Work History

Broward County Public Schools - Teacher's AssistantMargate, FL10/2016 - Current

Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Instructed students in academic areas and reading groups.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Communicated non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.

Teacher's Assistant & After School Supervisor - Abi's Place (Special Needs School)Coral Springs, FL04/2015 - 10/2016

Managed students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Instructed up students individually and in groups on numerous subjects.
Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation, which promoted quicker rollout and delivery.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.

JAFCO - Aftercare Special Needs TeacherSawgrass, FL09/2014 - 04/2015

Managed students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.

MacNeill Group Inc. - Administrative Coordinator & TrainerSawgrass, FL08/2012 - 08/2014

Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Planned and booked travel accommodations for staff and visitors, including vouchers, agendas and transportation.
Eliminated process gaps by implementing new methods of standardized training.
Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Child development
Student records management
Student counseling
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Classroom Management

Conflict resolution techniques
Team building
Scheduling
Documentation
Strategic Planning
Experiential learning
Technological instruction

Education

Expected in 05/2020University of PhoenixFloridaBachelor of Science: Education

Member of National Society of Leadership and Success
Continuing education in Special Education (Masters Program)
Minored in Psychology
Graduated in Top 20% of Class

06/2014Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FLAssociate of Science: Education

Continuing education in Education (Bachelors Degree)
Minored in Psychology

Certifications

PCM Certified (Professional Crisis Management)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Broward County Public Schools
Teacher's Assistant & After School Supervisor
JAFCO
MacNeill Group Inc.

School Attended

University of Phoenix
Broward College

Job Titles Held:

Teacher's Assistant
Abi's Place (Special Needs School)
Aftercare Special Needs Teacher
Administrative Coordinator & Trainer

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Education
Associate of Science : Education

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