Jillian Sather
STOCKTON
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
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Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 3 1/2 years of experience supervising 10-16 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Spring Education
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin Office Of Education
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin Office Of Education
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Courtesy Clerk
Marina Marketplace
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Collected more than [Number] shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Assisted customers with checkout process to foster prompt and smooth transactions.
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
- Handled shelf restocks and merchandised front lane areas to drive sales.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Addressed customer complaints in a friendly and helpful manner to restore satisfaction and loyalty.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
Stockton05-2019
Skills
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Afterschool program leadership
- First aid, AED, and CPR
- Age-appropriate activities
- Special needs support
- Verbal and written communication
- Courteous demeanor
- High-energy attitude
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Certification
- Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Training - Januaray 14, 2025- Januaray 14, 2027
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Spring Education
02.2025 - 10.2025
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
08.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin Office Of Education
08.2022 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin Office Of Education
01.2022 - 08.2022
Courtesy Clerk
Marina Marketplace
09.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
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