Tori Helton
Mauldin,SC
Summary
Friendly and engaging team player who has a passion for teaching and caring for others. Detailed oriented and goal driven. A great multi-tasker who excels in school and work. Comes from a place of understanding and compassion. Great communicator. No task is impossible mentality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Meyer Center For Special Children
04.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities and ensured smooth transitions took place in and outside the classroom.
- Helped evaluate student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and activities of daily living.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
- Contributed to positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs, promoting equity and inclusion.
- Worked closely with the therapists, nurses, and teachers to ensure our students received the care they need.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Planned field trips as well as other activities to ensure students had ample opportunities to learn in different environments.
- Assisted in deescalating behaviors.
- Provided assistance to students and nurses in the event of medical emergencies.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Provided assistance on the bus as a bus monitor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided care to the residents of White Oak Manor.
- Made sure all their activities of daily care were met in an efficient and timely manner.
- In constant communication with head nurses and other administration regarding the needs of the residents.
- Provided written medical charts to the nurses on staff.
- Supported activities of daily living to those under my care.
- Communicated with families as well as friends regarding their loved ones in compliance with HIPPA.
Assistant Manager
High Tide Carwash
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted with interviews and onboarding.
- Ensured that the carwash ran safely and smoothly throughout opening hours.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers, increasing foot traffic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Converse College
Spartanburg, SCCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Paul M. Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC05.2007
Skills
- Great with computers and technology
- Great with children
- Creative
- Works well under pressure
- Hardworking
- Goal driven
- Empathetic
- Calm and laid back
- Goes with the flow
- Knows when to step up and when to take a step back
Certification
South Carolina Certified Teacher
Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher
Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood
Praxis II: Early Childhood Education
Praxis: Special Education Foundational Knowledge
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Meyer Center For Special Children
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
02.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Manager
High Tide Carwash
07.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Paul M. Dorman High School
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Converse College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Hiking, Camping, Riding Horses, Reading
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