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Trista Jaksha

Carthage

Summary

Compassionate Kindergarten Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in classroom management, child development techniques, and creating engaging learning activities. Excelling in communication, patience, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Ready to leverage these skills to contribute to a positive and dynamic educational environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Assistant

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
Carthage
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
  • Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
  • Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
  • Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.

First Grade Teacher

Cumberland County School District
Fayetteville
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
  • Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
  • Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
  • Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
  • Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.

First Grade Teacher

Hoke County School District
Raeford
08.2007 - 06.2016
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
  • Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
  • Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
  • Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
  • Engaged families from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
  • Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
  • Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05-2007

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Technology utilization
  • Behavior reinforcement
  • Small group facilitation
  • Educational materials organization
  • Individualized instruction

Timeline

Kindergarten Assistant

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
01.2024 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Cumberland County School District
08.2016 - 06.2017

First Grade Teacher

Hoke County School District
08.2007 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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