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Teaching Assistant resume example

Teaching assistant and paraprofessional postings are usually tied to a specific student population — general education support, an inclusion classroom, or IEP-specific aide work — and the resume should say which one immediately.

Because the role is support-focused, outcomes read best in terms of the students helped: goals met, disruptions reduced, or a ratio of students supported directly. This example frames the work that way.

Daniel Reyes

Teaching Assistant

Denver, CO daniel.reyes.ta@email.com +1 (303) 555-0121 linkedin.com/in/danielreyesta

Summary

Certified Paraprofessional and Elementary Teaching Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting inclusive elementary classrooms, small-group literacy interventions, and specialized behavioral support plans. Proven record of guiding 83% of IEP students to reading proficiency targets, managing classroom logistics, and maintaining a 100% student safety record.

Experience

Teaching Assistant
Willow Creek Elementary · Denver, CO
Aug 2022 — Present
  • Facilitated small-group reading and math remediation for 6 students with IEPs in an inclusive 24-student classroom over 12 months.
  • Taught phonics and comprehension strategies to struggling readers, enabling 5 of 6 supported students (83%) to meet annual reading targets.
  • Implemented positive behavioral intervention support (PBIS) plans for 3 students, reducing disruptive classroom behaviors by 40% over 2 semesters.
Classroom Aide
Sunrise Ridge Elementary · Aurora, CO
Aug 2020 — Jun 2022
  • Coordinated daily classroom learning centers and instructional materials across 2 kindergarten sections totaling 44 students over 2 years.
  • Documented daily academic progress and behavioral tracking metrics for 8 students, maintaining 100% compliance with IEP documentation.
  • Supervised outdoor recreation and lunch periods for 60 students daily, sustaining a 100% incident-free student safety record across 2 years.

Skills

Small-Group Instruction · IEP Support · Behavior Support Plans · Progress Monitoring · Classroom Management Support · One-on-One Instruction · Google Classroom · Data Collection · Inclusive Education · Student Supervision · Special Education Support · Classroom Assistance · Behavioral Interventions

Education

Community College of Denver
Associate of Arts in Education
2018 — 2020
Paraprofessional coursework emphasis

Certifications

Paraprofessional Certification (state-approved) · CPR/First Aid Certified

Teaching Assistant · Compact Academic template · single-column, ATS-safe.

ATS keywords for a Teaching Assistant resume

Applicant tracking systems match your resume against the job description's vocabulary. Mirror the terms below that are true of you — ideally with a metric attached.

Small-Group InstructionIEP SupportBehavior Support PlansClassroom SupportParaprofessionalOne-on-One InstructionProgress MonitoringData CollectionInclusive ClassroomStudent SupervisionGoogle Classroom

What recruiters look for

  • Specific grade levels or subjects supported.
  • IEP or special education experience named.
  • Behavior-support training listed.
  • Ratio of students supported stated as a number.
  • Evidence of collaboration with the lead teacher.

Before & after: one bullet

Weak

Helped the teacher in the classroom.

Strong

Provided one-on-one and small-group support to 6 students with IEPs, helping 5 of 6 meet their quarterly reading goals.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • No mention of the student population (general ed vs. special ed).
  • Vague 'assisted the teacher' bullets with no detail.
  • Missing relevant training or certifications.
  • No quantified support load anywhere in the resume.