Aileen Parra
Bensenville
Summary
Professional with strong background in student advocacy, ready to drive meaningful changes in educational environments. Known for effective communication, conflict resolution, and empathetic support, bringing collaborative spirit and adaptability to team efforts. Skilled in counseling, resource coordination, and policy implementation to empower student success and well-being. Consistently focused on achieving results and fostering positive impact on student communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advocate
West40 Remote School
Maywood, IL
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated open forums and one-on-one meetings to address student needs and concerns, enhancing overall communication between students and administration.
- Providing comfort and reassurance to students who may be struggling academically, socially, or personally.
- Communicating ideas, policies, and solutions clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Comfortably presenting information to groups, whether in meetings, workshops, or seminars.
Spanish Teacher
St. Vincent Ferrer School
River Forest, IL
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Taught 200+ Preschool – 8th Graders a new language following a common core aligned curriculum.
- Created innovative ways to help instruct students to prepare for standardized exams.
- Designed, wrote, and implemented lesson plans for each individual grade.
- Analyzed and documented each student's progress by updating 200+ weekly reports.
- Collaborated with administrators to host parent – teacher conferences.
Teacher
Young Achievers Learning Center
Franklin Park, IL
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Observed and evaluated student’s development and performance.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create a successful curriculum and best practices.
- Set and participate in regular meetings with teachers and parents.
Server
Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant
Northlake, IL
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided excellent guest service while working in a very fast-paced environment.
- Protected establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
- Used in depth knowledge of products and services to upsell.
- Resolved complaints quickly and efficiently while keeping the customer’s best interests in mind.
- Organized and coordinated large party reservations.
Cashier
Los Azares Mexican Restaurant
Park Ridge, IL
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Interacted with customers through excellent listening and verbal communication.
- Resolved customer conflicts when necessary.
- Managed all transactions with customers accurately and efficiently.
- In-depth understanding of product and services at expertise level.
- Provided insights and feedback from customers to management to improve the business as a whole.
Floater
Zenger’s Industrial Supply
Melrose Park, IL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Transported, organized, labeled, and processed over 100 items of inventory daily while accommodating constantly changing shipment schedules and delivery times.
- Prioritized efficiency and organized internal documents, forms, and application to maintain compliance on a daily basis.
- Performed daily quality checks of inventory ensuring damaged items and reported and removed from inspection.
Education
Bachelor - Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Adaptable and quick to learn in fast-paced environments
- Social media marketing and content strategy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative team player
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Advocate
West40 Remote School
04.2024 - 08.2025
Spanish Teacher
St. Vincent Ferrer School
10.2022 - 09.2023
Server
Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant
08.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier
Los Azares Mexican Restaurant
03.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher
Young Achievers Learning Center
07.2018 - 09.2022
Floater
Zenger’s Industrial Supply
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor - Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago