Amanda Ragusa
Johnsburg
Summary
Hard working and dedicated graduate student at Grand Canyon University who is prepared to continue and complete their education at Aurora University. Completing their undergraduate with a 3.9 GPA and now holding a 4.0 GPA during their masters studies. With experience in studying advocacy, human services, sociology, and psychology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Johnsburg Community School District
11.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Specializing in Special Education and Behavioral Education
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 12.2020
- Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
- Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, sports massage, and Swedish.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing clients'' specific pain or injury concerns.
- Delivered exceptional customer service experiences resulting in positive reviews and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILBachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Creativity in teaching
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modeling
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Creative problem solving
- Reporting and documenting
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Johnsburg Community School District
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 12.2020
No Degree - Social Work
McHenry County College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
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