Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Paraprofessional License
Interests
Timeline
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Ella Cmarko

Ella Cmarko

Evanston

Summary

Seeking a dynamic full-time role to enhance professional development and utilize strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in providing student support through engaging lesson plans and assessing academic progress. Demonstrated leadership abilities from taking initiative in various scenarios as the eldest sibling, with a natural inclination for caretaking responsibilities. Had an IEP growing up in school and am forever grateful to the support teachers that helped me learn.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Aide

WRSA
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Worked as an after school care aide, worked in the preschool as an aide, and was an aide at swimming lessons for a darling little girl.
  • Changed pull-ups when needed.
  • Helped kids use the bathroom.
  • Reminded kids to use the bathroom every 40 min to an hour.
  • Helped keep the kids on a routine that works well for them.
  • Took kids outside of the gym when it was too loud and overstimulating.
  • Advocated for their needs and what would work best for each child.
  • Helped coworkers when they needed it and learned even more the importance of teamwork especially as an aide.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.

Dog Sitter

Jennifer Frankfurter
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Supervise three dogs in backyard.
  • Clean pee pads, feed dogs, entertain dogs, stay overnight.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.

Pet Sitter

Ada Miyakawa
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Stayed overnight at their house
  • Walked and fed and kept their small dog company

Babysitter

Renee Feldman
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Followed daily instructions
  • Entertained and cared for 11 year old twins
  • Followed screen time rules that were set
  • Created activities based on each twins individual interests

Daycare Volunteer

Evanston Township High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Volunteered at ETHS Daycare
  • Helped with classroom set up and organization
  • Changed diapers daily
  • Set up and fed children meals and cleaned up
  • Helped encourage and teach them preschool tasks
  • Played and loved getting to know the children

Animal Caregiver

Gail Horvath
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Entertained medium size dogs, cats, chickens, and axolotl
  • Fed the animals
  • Walked dogs
  • Watered the grass and cared for the chickens

Dog Walker

Susan Ye
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
  • Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
  • Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
  • Monitored animal behavior to keep owners informed on progress and any issues.


Dog Sitter

Brian Becharas
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Stayed overnight.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.

Education

Oakton Community College - Psych 101

Oakton Community College
05.2023

Central Michigan University - Science

Central Michigan University
12.2022

High School -

Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Determined
  • Responsible
  • Caring
  • Empathetic
  • Classroom support
  • Student supervision
  • Enrichment activities
  • Activity planning
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Arts and crafts

Paraprofessional License

I took the ETS ParaPro Assessment and got the Paraprofessional License this year so that I can work as a full-time paraprofessional. 

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Animal Care
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music


Timeline

Dog Sitter

Brian Becharas
04.2025 - 04.2025

Inclusion Aide

WRSA
11.2024 - 01.2025

Dog Walker

Susan Ye
11.2023 - 04.2024

Dog Sitter

Jennifer Frankfurter
08.2023 - 05.2025

Pet Sitter

Ada Miyakawa
01.2023 - 01.2024

Babysitter

Renee Feldman
01.2020 - 01.2022

Daycare Volunteer

Evanston Township High School
01.2020 - 01.2021

Animal Caregiver

Gail Horvath
01.2018 - 01.2021

Oakton Community College - Psych 101

Oakton Community College

Central Michigan University - Science

Central Michigan University

High School -

Evanston Township High School
Ella Cmarko