Colleen Mikrut
Chicago
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Saint Constance School
Chicago
09.2021 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Summer Camp Counselor
Saint Constance School
Chicago
06.2014 - Current
- Managed conflict resolution among campers, fostering a supportive and inclusive camp environment.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Maintained detailed records of camper progress and incidents, ensuring transparent communication with parents.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a smooth transition for campers and parents.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
Student Worker
Dominican University
River Forest
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining office files and records.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information, and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Organized student records and data in an efficient manner.
- Provided support to faculty with administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and mail distribution.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Greeted visitors at the front desk, answered questions, and provided directions or assistance when needed.
- Created flyers and promotional materials for upcoming events using graphic design software.
- Maintained student database system by inputting and updating information accurately.
- Answered office phone to direct inquiries to appropriate individuals.
- Directed or led visitors to classrooms and buildings.
- Answered phone calls from parents and students regarding inquiries about campus services.
- Responded to emails promptly and professionally addressing student needs or concerns.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Dominican University
River Forest, ILSkills
- Record keeping
- Microsoft Office Profecient
- Data organization
- Clerical support
- Organization and prioritization
- Educational Technology
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Classroom support
- Preparing instructional materials
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Supervising student activities
- Student engagement
Certification
- Illinois Mandated Reporter
- FSP certified
- Virtus trained
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Saint Constance School
09.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Saint Constance School
06.2014 - Current
Student Worker
Dominican University
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Illinois Mandated Reporter
- FSP certified
- Virtus trained
Some College (No Degree) -
Dominican University