Idell Singletary
Lake City
Summary
Compassionate and dependable professional with a background in education. Experienced in providing close supervision, emotional support, and maintaining a safe, structured environment. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm and attentive in sensitive situations. Committed to supporting individual well being, comfort, and dignity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Florence County School District one
Florence
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources.
- Supported students with individual learning needs and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to implement lesson plans effectively.
- Organized and maintained classroom supplies and equipment.
- Supervised students during classroom activities and transitions.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student behavior and progress.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Instructional Assistant
Kelly Educational Staffing
Florence
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
Substitute Teacher
Florence County School District 3
Lake City
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Adapted instructional materials for individual student learning styles and abilities.
- Provided supervision during lunch and recess to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Reading Tutor
genesis institute
Alcolu
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Designed personalized reading plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated engaging reading sessions to enhance comprehension skills.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate literacy strategies into curriculum.
- Adapted lessons according to student's strengths and weaknesses, special needs, disabilities or language barriers.
- Promoted a safe and respectful environment where all learners feel comfortable expressing themselves freely.
Customer Service Representative
Sykes Enterprises
Kingstree
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product support via phone and email.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained a positive attitude while handling challenging customer situations effectively.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
Quality Control Specialist
Honda Of South Carolina
Timmonsville
08.2003 - 03.2009
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, tests, and compliance reports.
- Performed detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring they met the required standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety regulations and guidelines.
- Developed and implemented process control systems to ensure product quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure that established quality standards were followed.
Education
Certificate Early Childhood Education. -
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC01-1999
High School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School
Kingstree, SC06-1995
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Creative lesson planning
- CPR training
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Professionalism
- compassion
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Florence County School District one
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2018 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Florence County School District 3
03.2016 - 06.2018
Reading Tutor
genesis institute
09.2013 - 06.2015
Customer Service Representative
Sykes Enterprises
03.2010 - 05.2012
Quality Control Specialist
Honda Of South Carolina
08.2003 - 03.2009
Certificate Early Childhood Education. -
Williamsburg Technical College
High School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School