Alanna Clabaugh
Indiana
Summary
Dedicated assistant teacher with strengths in lesson planning, classroom management, and special education support. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that enhances student engagement and growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Indiana County Head Start
Indiana
09.2003 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
- Supported children's learning through individualized instruction and guidance.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean, safe environment.
- Monitored student behavior and facilitated positive social interactions among peers.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates and share insights.
- Documented student progress and maintained accurate records for assessments.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
Indiana Pa06-1984
Skills
- Lesson planning: I help the make out the lesson plans
- Classroom management: I always make sure the classroom is safe for the kids
- Special education support: I try to have something special in the classroom for children who need it May it be a chair or just a toy
- Parent engagement: I try to get the parents involved
- Team collaboration: I will talk to other staff or office staff for help on different things
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- CDA- Child Development Associates.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Indiana County Head Start
09.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
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