Denise Schleifer
Williamsburg
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience in regards to difficult behavior and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks such as data collection and behavior managment. Great with students and excels at multitasking with superior work ethic. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant in MOID and ED
NNPS
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored student behavior in classes and go through de-escalation strategies when needed.
- Collecting Data regarding students behavior for SWD teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Stay at Home Mother
Self
03.2010 - 08.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Formulated and balanced a budget, paying bills, and cost saving opportunities for a household of 2 adults and 3 children.
- Supervised play and learning activities for 3 children and multiple neighbor children for several hours per day.
- Took team and individual photos and action game photos for youth sport programs.
- Volunteered and ran booths at elementary shool field days and holiday parties.
CSR
United Health Care
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with calm and positive attitude focused on addressing their needs and resolving concerns wit their accounts.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Willingly sought out overtime opportunities and advancement with the company.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
LEAD Caregiver
North Place Covenant Enabling Adult Group Home
12.2007 - 09.2008
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication distribution.
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Delegated daily tasks to coworking caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND12-2007
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Multitasking
- IEP adherence
- Ability to work under pressure
- Safety and incident/behavior management
- Classroom support
- Patience
- Communication
- Hard working
- Emotional intelligence
Accomplishments
Support Staff of the Year at Yates Elementary School in 2024
Timeline
Instructional Assistant in MOID and ED
NNPS
08.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
Self
03.2010 - 08.2022
CSR
United Health Care
10.2008 - 12.2010
LEAD Caregiver
North Place Covenant Enabling Adult Group Home
12.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dickinson State University
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