Kristy Leist
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher assistant with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. I am a compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Bachelor's Degree
Work History
Kindergarten
Vicksburg Warren School District
05.2022 - Current
- Kindergarten teacher assistant, worked with and managed small and whole group instruction of children ages 5-6, assisted teacher with planning and implementation of fun and engaging developmentally appropriate curriculum based on state standards, created a warm and welcoming environment, culturally responsive teaching, relationship building with students and parents.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Self-Contained Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Self-Contained teacher assistant, worked with assisting the teacher with observing, data tracking, helped create fun and engaging lessons and activities based on the state’s standards, management of the classroom environment and behavior management.
Inclusion Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2019 - Current
- Inclusion teacher assistant, worked assisting the teacher with observing, data tracking, helped create fun and engaging lessons and activities based on the state’s standards, management of the classroom environment, behavior management, and managed small and whole group instruction of students ages 5-7.
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Pre-k teacher assistant, worked with and managed small and whole group instruction of special needs students ages 4-5, assisted teacher with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Kindergarten teacher assistant, worked with and managed small and whole group instruction of children ages 5-6, assisted teacher with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences - Child And Family Sciences (Child Development)
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2024
Associate in Arts -
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS05.2022
Skills
- Strong knowledge of child development
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Classroom Organization
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Accomplishments
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Member of Phi Sigma Pi
Dean's List 3 semesters
President's List 1 semester
Timeline
Kindergarten
Vicksburg Warren School District
05.2022 - Current
Self-Contained Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Inclusion Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2019 - Current
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
10.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences - Child And Family Sciences (Child Development)
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate in Arts -
Hinds Community College
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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