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Teresa Atchley

Kodak

Summary

Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.

I have worked with Special Needs children in and out of the classroom. I have also tutored children outside of school.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Educational Assistant

Sevier County Board of Education
Sevierville
01.2019 - Current
  • Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
  • Assisted students with academic tasks and provided individualized attention.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop lesson plans and learning activities.

Work with children who need extra help in their learning.

  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Pre K Teacher

Jack and Jill Child Care Center
Sevierville
12.1992 - 12.2018
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
  • Facilitated interactive activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and well-being.
  • Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences for children.
  • Organized field trips and special events to enrich the curriculum and community involvement.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
  • Assessed student progress regularly to tailor instruction to individual needs and interests.
  • Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
  • Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
  • Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
  • Utilized technology tools such as smart boards or tablets for teaching purposes.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
  • Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
  • Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.

Executive Secretary to Owner

M & M Movies/ B & M Construction
Sevierville
04.1983 - 11.1991
  • Coordinated schedules for executives and ensured timely communication across departments.
  • Managed office supplies and maintained inventory for smooth daily operations.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and documented minutes for executive review.
  • Handled confidential correspondence and maintained secure filing systems.
  • Assisted in project management by tracking deadlines and follow-up activities.
  • Liaised with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.

Education

Associate of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Walter’s State Community College
Sevierville, Tennessee
01.2003 - 06.2014

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Educational technology
  • Worked with families towards their child’s best educational needs

Reasons for leaving

  • Jack and Jill Child Care
  • I started working at Jack and Jill when my son was born so I could be close to him as he was very sick when he was born. I chose to stay there until they closed. While at Jack and Jill I was responsible for writing lesson plans for each age group to meet the standards that are written for the ages. While writing lesson plans I was also responsible for getting and organizing all materials needed. I worked with the Owner/Director to make sure that our child care was always a 3 Star center. We serviced children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age.
  • M & M Movies/ B & M Construction
  • While working for M & M Movies/ B & M Construction I put together video packages of all sizes for their customers and for new customers and video stores that were opening. I worked with computers by putting video titles in to make lists for each customer. I took orders and ordered directly from vendors to ensure the newest product was available for each client. I also, helped with the management of rental properties. I collected rent, if there was something that needed to be fixed I would put in a work order and see that it was done. I had to leave because my son was born very sick and I went to a job where I could be with him.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Sevier County Board of Education
01.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Walter’s State Community College
01.2003 - 06.2014

Pre K Teacher

Jack and Jill Child Care Center
12.1992 - 12.2018

Executive Secretary to Owner

M & M Movies/ B & M Construction
04.1983 - 11.1991
Teresa Atchley