Felicia Hill
Waxhaw
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant with a seven-year background working with students at elementary school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2014 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
12.1991 - 08.2012
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Maintained the safety and security of staff and the public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering the facility.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and the public to maintain security within the facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors, and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities diligently.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges, and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Routinely counted inmates in response to potential security breaches.
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Child And Family Studies - Early Childhood Birth - Kindergarten Certificate
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior And Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Class coordination
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2014 - Current
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
12.1991 - 08.2012
Graduate Certificate in Child And Family Studies - Early Childhood Birth - Kindergarten Certificate
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior And Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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