Lydia Meade
El Paso
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Unit 5 School District
Normal
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Supported students with special needs in achieving academic goals.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a conducive learning environment.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Teacher’s Assistant
Stepping Stones Daycare
El Paso
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted lead teacher with classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Supported children during activities and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Prepared educational materials and organized classroom supplies for daily use.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces throughout the day.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
El Paso Gridley High School
El Paso, ILSkills
- Adaptability
- Collaborative teamwork
- CPR and first aid
- Setting up activities
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Early childhood education
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attendance tracking
- Serving diverse communities
- Reading and writing support
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Classroom support
- Student health and safety
- Mathematics instruction
- Behavior redirection
- Special education
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Certification
- CPR
- Food Handlers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Unit 5 School District
10.2025 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
Stepping Stones Daycare
04.2023 - 07.2025
El Paso Gridley High School