Instructional aide with 4 years supporting students in general and special education classrooms, grades K–5. Raised reading fluency for a 6-student intervention group by an average of 28 words per minute. Brings small-group instruction, behavior support and patient one-on-one help for students with IEPs.
Experience
Instructional Aide, Special Education, Valley View Elementary (Fresno, CA)
Aug 2023 – Present
Support 8 students with IEPs in an SDC classroom, implementing accommodations and behavior plans
Lead daily phonics groups for 6 students, raising average oral reading fluency by 28 words per minute
Collect behavior and goal data daily for the case manager's IEP progress reports
Supervise lunch and recess for 120 students using PBIS expectations
Instructional Aide, Kindergarten, Sierra Vista Elementary (Clovis, CA)
Aug 2022 – Jun 2023
Assisted 2 kindergarten teachers with centers, letter-sound practice and classroom routines
Tutored 10 students in after-school literacy, with 8 reaching mid-year benchmarks
Prepared center materials and managed small-group rotations for 48 kindergartners
Recreation Leader, Fresno Unified After School Program (Fresno, CA)
Aug 2020 – Jun 2022
Led after-school homework help and games for 20 students
Education
Associate of Arts in Child Development, Fresno City College (Aug 2020 – May 2022)
Skills
Instruction: small-group phonics, reading fluency practice, math support, accommodations
Behavior: PBIS, positive reinforcement, de-escalation, data collection
Tools: Google Classroom, Lexia Core5, Aeries
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
How to write a Instructional Aide resume
A strong Instructional Aide resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Instructional Aide resume FAQ
What should a Instructional Aide resume include?
A Instructional Aide resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Instructional Aide?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Instructional Aide roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Instructional Aide resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Instructional Aide put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Instructional Aide roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Instructional Aide resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."