Teacher Assistant resume keywords

These are the skills, tools and certifications that show up most often in teacher assistant job postings in the US. Use only the ones that are true for you.

Asked for in most postings

• classroom support
• small group instruction
• student supervision
• behavior management
• lesson preparation
• special education
• record keeping
• communication

Often listed as a plus

• paraprofessional certification
• IEPs
• CPR
• early childhood
• ESL
• one-on-one support

Example: the same experience, written two ways

Before: Helped the teacher in the classroom.

After: Led small reading groups of 4–6 students, supported 3 students with IEPs one-on-one and prepared daily materials for a kindergarten class.

Tip: Volunteer or parent-helper experience counts. Describe it with the same words: small groups, supervision, materials.

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