Daria Locke
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at Chicago Public School District, excelling in educational assistance and relationship building. Expert in developing personalized support strategies, fostering positive learning environments, and managing IEPs. Committed to enhancing student progress through effective storytelling and social support, ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for all learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public School District
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Instructional Support
Columbia College Chicago
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Fostered positive learning environment by developing instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
- Supported all computer lab operations.
- Supervised changing rooms, rehanging unwanted merchandise, and supporting loss prevention initiatives.
- Provided group, family, and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
- Maintained awareness of vendor products, tools and technologies to support new product development.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Criminal Justice
Maccormac College
Chicago, IL05-2023
Skills
- Storytelling
- Classroom support
- Arts and crafts
- Social support
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Reading support
- Physical assistance
- Relationship building
- Special education
Certification
- Licensed paraprofessional - 2023
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public School District
12.2023 - Current
Instructional Support
Columbia College Chicago
02.2019 - 11.2023
Criminal Justice
Maccormac College
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