Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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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, IL

Skills

  • 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
Colleen Mikrut