Sequoia Thomas

P.O. BOX 430 Kayenta, AZ 86033

Phone: 928.697.3330 Cell:928.286.7332

Objective
Motivated, inspired and well–experienced classroom aide individual with great communication skills and a strong
desire to help students’ learning to build a career in a highly-respected educational institutional to ensure the success
of the district by seeking the position as a Teacher Assistant.

Education
2013 to 2017, Graduation Diploma, Kayenta Monument Valley High School - General Education
2014 to 2017, Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocational Education, Kayenta, Az
2018 to Present, San Juan College, Farmington, NM – Associates of Art Teacher Education - Secondary

Volunteer Experience
2014-2016 Early Childhood Education, Kayenta, AZ - Childcare Assistant
 Developing children mental, emotional, and physical growth
 Supervising safety and well-being of children
 Maintained the cleanliness and sanitation of learning and play areas
 Prepared materials needed for learning activities.
 Utilized appropriate language, interaction and positive discipline practices with children.
 Prepared and served meals for children
 Taught students their alphabet and numbers
 Kept records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals
served, and medications administered.
 Interacted with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing

2020 Service Learning , Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NM – Teacher Assistant

 Assisted and mentored students in groups and on an individual basis
 Mentored 25-30 students for freshman and sophomore high school students
 Supporting teachers in managing class behavior
 Maintain cleanliness of classroom and work space
 Helping students with homework and schoolwork
 Supervising student safety and well-being of student
 Help students understand the assignment

Skills
Great communication skills
Excellent work ethics
Excellent interpersonal skills
Patient
Organized
Flexibility and creativity
Computer skills
Teamwork ethics
Quick learner
Experienced in working with Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Great numeracy and literacy skills
Academic Writing

Certification
Basic First Aid (Universal First Aid)
CPR (Adult / pediatric)
2017 Certificate of Participation for completion of the First Things First Nutrition Education & Physical Activity
Training
2020 Southwest Institute for Family and Child Advocacy

References
Will be provided upon request