Deanna Thornburg
Bessemer City
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Gaston County Schools
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Provide support to teachers and students by assisting with various classroom tasks, including lesson preparation, student supervision, and record keeping.
- Incorporated project-based learning experiences to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of early childhood situations.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, inspiring continuous improvement in their performance and understanding.
- Promoted social-emotional well-being within the classroom, integrating character education and mindfulness techniques into daily routines.
- Mentored struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in increased academic success.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Gaston College
Dallas, NC06-1989
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Positive reinforcement
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Helping students with special needs
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Gaston County Schools
09.2021 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Gaston College
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