Naiya Norris
Pottstown
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher's Assistant with experience in classroom management and individualized student support. Committed to promoting student success through effective communication, adaptability, and collaboration with educators and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
A Childs Place
Pottstown
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
- Supported students with individualized learning plans and emotional needs.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and concerns.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime and lunchtime activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment for all children.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
Phoenixville
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Instructed children in swimming techniques and safety skills.
- Monitored and ensured student safety during swim sessions.
- Communicated effectively with parents about progress and goals.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
Assistant living food server
Shannondell At Valley Forge
Valley Forge
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Responded promptly to resident inquiries and special requests.
- Trained new staff on service protocols and dining etiquette.
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order details, special requests, allergies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Assisted other team members with side work tasks such as restocking condiments and refilling water glasses.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Communication skills
- Individualized instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
A Childs Place
01.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
02.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant living food server
Shannondell At Valley Forge
04.2021 - 04.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
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