Andrea Cook
Saltash,CON
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
St Barnabas Mat, St NIcolas C Of E Primaray School
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Personal Support Worker
Carol Spinks Homecare
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Children's Transport Safety Officer
Star Transportation LLC
04.2010 - 07.2020
- Assisted vulnerable children to and from school and other learning environments.
- Assisted children with health conditions such as seizures and oxygen use.
- Communicated with teachers, parents and other members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
No Degree - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Achievement Training
Plymouth, United Kingdom06.2024
No Degree - Maths And English
City And Guilds
Cornwall United KIngdom08.2022
Skills
- Creating Visual Displays
- Multimedia Presentations
- Positive Attitude
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Grading assignments
- Instructional support
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
St Barnabas Mat, St NIcolas C Of E Primaray School
09.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Carol Spinks Homecare
05.2020 - 08.2022
Children's Transport Safety Officer
Star Transportation LLC
04.2010 - 07.2020
No Degree - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Achievement Training
No Degree - Maths And English
City And Guilds
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