Enthusiastic and motivated graduate student of Communication Disorders and Sciences, skilled in interpersonal communication, peer collaboration, and analytical thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CARE Assistant
North Clackamas Schools
Milwaukie, OR
06.2016 - 08.2021
Met physical and intellectual needs of students enrolled in program
Planned and supervised activities, including leading various enrichment groups and other large group activities
Ensured safety of students
Assisted other staff members
Built relationships with students of various ages
Instructional Assistant
Milwaukie El Puente Bilingual School
Milwaukie, Oregon
10.2020 - 06.2021
22.5 hours per week; total of 330 hours
Collaborating with classroom teachers to provide a quality bilingual education for students of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Leading daily small groups for mathematics and literacy and building relationships with students.
Promoting social and emotional learning of students
Supporting classroom teachers with tasks such as taking attendance, observing and recording student behaviors during online learning, and assisting in teaching lessons in various subjects.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Parklane Christian Reformed Church
Portland, Oregon
09.2018 - 12.2019
12 hours per week; total of 480 hours
Helped develop a preschool in the most diverse zip code in the state of Oregon.
Collaborated with one teacher to plan and implement engaging activities for students.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Volunteer First Grade Teacher
Mary Frenter Bilingual School
Puerto Cortés, Honduras
08.2016 - 06.2017
40+ hours per week; total of 2000+ hours
Created and presented clever lessons to engage students with English as a second language in core subjects.
Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided translation services for administrative staff.
Hosted parent-teacher meetings in Spanish.
Lived full-time at the Worldwide Heart to Heart Children's Village in Tegucigalpita, Cortés, and provided emotional and intellectual support for students of all ages after school hours and during weekends.
ELL Classroom Volunteer
Lot Whitcomb Elementary School
Milwaukie, Oregon
01.2016 - 03.2016
Total of 15+ hours
Assisted educators in an English Language Learner classroom at an elementary school with preparing lesson materials, assisting with activities, and setup and cleanup of the classroom.
Led small group activities with culturally and linguistically diverse students of various ages, and accompanied students to and from class during transition periods.