Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

LESLIE TORRES

(C) 214-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Dallas, TX 75223 Hardworking and reliable teacher's assistant with strong ability evaluation and decision making based on standardized criteria. Offering leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Highly organized, proactive and simultaneous independent and collaborative worker. Communications

Problem resolution

Organization

Leadership

Cultural competence

Planning and coordination

Project organization

MS Office

Team management

Mail management

PC proficient

Calendar management

Teacher's Assistant, Spanish World Elementary School, August 2018-September 2020 Dallas, TX

Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts. Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.

Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.

Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 6 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and standards.

Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials. Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.

Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

Led various afterschool programs.

Led Yearbook Club for the school year 2019-2020.

Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.

Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.

Assisted as the ELAR teacher for two classes.

Substitute Teacher, Child Care Careers, December 2017-July 2018 Irving, TX

Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher. Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning. Promoted learning by leveraging traditional and modern instructional strategies. Studied various school subjects to better understand content and assist with projects and assignments.

Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.

Used Microsoft to organize lesson plans for long-term interim assignments. Teacher's Assistant, Lumin Education Elementary School, August 2015-August 2016 Dallas, TX

Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips. Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading. Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs. Monitored students in class, hallways and classroom to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Organized classroom, placing books back on shelves and tables to keep areas well-maintained and organized.

Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.

Supervised 24 students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments. Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

Set-up teacher conferences.

Translated during conferences.

Substitute Teacher (Front Desk and Classrooms), Lumin Education Elementary School, November 2014-June 2015

Dallas, TX

Completed basic maintenance and repair on office and facility equipment and escalated major issues to the director for timely resolution. Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.

Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.

Set guest and group reservations and processed check-ins and check-outs. Solved minor customer issues and escalated major problems immediately to the director. Answered phones, responded to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff EDUCATION AND TRAINING

members.

Warmly greeted incoming guests, issuing room keys and providing information regarding policies and amenities.

Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher. Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support. Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning. Assigned homework to students based on curricula and modified based on daily progress. Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.

Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts. Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.

Cashier, Sunfresh Food Services Inc. (Minyard), January 2014-July 2014 Dallas, TX

Processed returned items in accordance with store policy. Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process. Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs. Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice. Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times. Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels. Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts. Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness. Monitored sales events to protect products, added new merchandise and rang up purchases. Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items. Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers. Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency. Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.

Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change. Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases. Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.

GED

Woodrow Wilson High School, Dallas, TX May 2011

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