Brittany Corliss
Foxboro,MA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Town of Foxborough
03.2023 - Current
- Engaged children in educational activities to foster creativity and social skills.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Organized classroom resources and supplies for efficient access during activities.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's behavior and development updates.
Administrative Assistant
REMI IT Services
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination, optimizing time for team members.
- Assisted in data entry tasks, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintained filing systems, enhancing accessibility of information for the office team.
- Collaborated with team members on project tasks, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Implemented basic office procedures to improve organizational efficiency and workflow.
- Conducted research to support administrative projects and initiatives as needed.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Prepared and organized documents for meetings, ensuring all materials were readily available.
Kindergarten Assistant
Town Of Newton
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and facilitating classroom activities.
- Supported the development of individualized learning strategies for students with diverse needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging student engagement and participation.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each student''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement throughout the school year.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Paraprofessional 1-1
Dedham Public Schools
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted in classroom management by fostering a positive environment conducive to learning.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop personalized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Organized and guided activities for students, during reading group.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 5 by reviewing lesson teachings and reading group.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MAHigh School Diploma -
Foxboro High School
Foxborough, MA06.2008
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Supervising classroom activities
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
- ClassDojo
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Behavior management
- Record keeping
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Town of Foxborough
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
REMI IT Services
11.2021 - 12.2022
Kindergarten Assistant
Town Of Newton
11.2020 - 06.2021
Paraprofessional 1-1
Dedham Public Schools
09.2019 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
High School Diploma -
Foxboro High School
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