Stephanie Suarez
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Teacher's Assistant at Oriole Pre-School, skilled in fostering student engagement and supporting diverse learning needs. Leveraged effective communication and innovative teaching methods to enhance critical thinking and collaboration among students. Committed to creating a safe, organized, and positive learning environment while building strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Oriole Pre-School
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supported students with individual learning needs and provided guidance.
- Organized educational materials and maintained a tidy classroom environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement instructional strategies effectively.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to teaching staff.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance social skills and teamwork among students.
- Adapted resources for diverse learning styles to foster engagement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional support skills.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
George Brown College
Toronto06-2007
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Individual student assistance
- Material preparation
- Student supervision
- Student health and safety
- Supervising student activities
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group and individual assistance
- Behavior management
- Small group instruction
- CPR and first aid
- Early childhood education
- Behavior modeling
- Multicultural awareness
- Stress management
- Classroom inventory management
- Creating visual displays
- Student safety
- Student and parent relations
- Activity implementation
- Special needs education
- Child development certification
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Setting up activities
- Maintaining safe environments
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oriole Pre-School
09.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
George Brown College