Isis Peake
Arlington
Summary
Experience in pre-K special education includes assisting with the development of Individual Education Plans and providing one-on-one support for special needs students. Responsibilities involved maintaining a safe classroom environment, supervising activities, and fostering positive relationships with parents to communicate student progress. As a Montessori assistant, contributed to lesson planning and implementation while managing clerical duties and coordinating documentation for teachers. Skills in classroom management, conflict resolution, and instructional support were utilized to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
APS
Arlington
06.2017 - Current
- I do pre-K special ed every summer. That is my always summer school job.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Teacher's Assistant
APS
Arlington
11.2016 - Current
- Started as a prek sped assistant at Abingdon now i’m montessori assistant at MPSA
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Extended School Day Aide
APS
Arlington
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation in after-school programs.
- Facilitated and monitored student's academic progress during after-school activities.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VASkills
- Individual education plans
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Special needs support
- Parent communication
- Activity supervision
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional support
- Behavior management
- Data tracking
- Friendly and outgoing
Certification
- I have the paraprofessional test
- A lot of professional developments over the years through APS
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
APS
06.2017 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
APS
11.2016 - Current
Extended School Day Aide
APS
08.2013 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Virginia Community College