Tanya Kokoszka
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Experienced in educational support with focus on fostering student development and engagement. Capable of creating inclusive learning environments that facilitate academic growth through tailored instructional strategies. Skilled in collaborating with educators to implement curriculum and support individual learning needs. Adept in communication and problem-solving, fostering supportive learning environments. Committed to enhancing student engagement and academic success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant
Exeter College
Exeter, Devon
09.2021 - Current
- Adapted instruction methodologies according to individual student needs, improving their engagement levels.
- Prepared educational materials to aid individual learning processes.
- Provided one-to-one assistance to struggling students for better comprehension of subjects.
- Encouraged self-learning habits amongst pupils by providing them with appropriate resources and guidance.
- Enhanced student understanding by delivering tailored learning support.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Identified disruptions to learning and discretely addressed issues where possible.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Identify students who are struggling in and out of lessons through internal communication network and internal referral system.
- Refer students for additional support through the CPOMS system
Family Support Specialist
Exeter Community Initiatives
Exeter, Devon
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Worked on a small team to address the needs of parents with children aged 0-5.
- Conducted drop in sessions for parents with young children
- Visited families at home
- Addressed behavioural issues surrounding children with their parents
- Refer parents to appropriate community resources
- Conducted parenting workshops
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Science
York College of Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania, USA 09/1990 - 05/2003
Skills
- Pupil advocacy
- Special education knowledge
- Sensitivity to diverse needs
- Time-Efficient organisation
- Learner engagement
- Child safety policies compliance
- Mentoring aptitude
- Behavioural management techniques
- Collaborative learning facilitation
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Dyslexia support strategies
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Supportive listening
- Empathetic communication
- Health and Safety Compliance
- One-to-one student support
- ADHD support
- Progress reporting
- 1:1 student assistance
- SEND support
Timeline
Learning Assistant
Exeter College
09.2021 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Exeter Community Initiatives
09.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Science
York College of Pennsylvania
09/1990 - 05/2003
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