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TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Summary

Motivated educator with deep passion for helping young students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills.

Skills
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Early Childhood instruction
  • Progress reporting
  • One-on-one and small group instruction
  • Behavior modeling
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Planning and coordination
  • Supervision
  • Problem resolution
Experience
Teacher's Assistant
Grand Junction, CORocky Mountain SER/Jul 2018 to Current
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Assisted teacher in monitoring students' progress using TS Gold method and by reviewing observation/lesson plans.
  • Supervised up to 20 students on inside and outside activities by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy environment.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Grand Junction, COKinder Haus Childcare Center/Feb 2017 to Jul 2018
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
  • Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, reinforcement , talk and parent check-in.
  • Sustained ideal staff-to-student ratio in center licensed for 8 children aged 1-2.
  • Introduced groups of 3 toddlers to multisensory activities such as music, dance and stories to encourage exploration and spark curiosity.
Childcare Assistant
Grand Junction, COWishes and Dreams Childcare Center/Aug 2013 to Dec 2016
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Clearly communicated to children in developmentally appropriate way.
  • Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
  • Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
  • Used read-aloud time and alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
  • Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaGrand Junction High SchoolMay 2014Grand Junction, CO
Infant Toddler CDA: Early Childhood EducationColorado Mesa UniversityMay 2016Grand Junction, CO
Preschool CDA: Early Childhood EducationPaageSafeguard Classes Online
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR & AED
  • FEMA
  • QRIS Profile
  • Standard Precautions
  • Conscious Discipline
  • Active Supervision
  • Planned Language Approach
  • Shaken Baby and SIDS
  • Colorado Licensing Practices
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Rocky Mountain SER
  • Kinder Haus Childcare Center
  • Wishes and Dreams Childcare Center

School Attended

  • Grand Junction High School
  • Colorado Mesa University
  • PaageSafeguard Classes Online

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher's Assistant
  • Childcare Lead Teacher
  • Childcare Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Infant Toddler CDA : Early Childhood Education
    Preschool CDA : Early Childhood Education

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