Well-organized and ready to support and serve all students in developing full potential. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable candidate looking for a positive work culture with strong values.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Squad Leader
Illinois Army National Guard
1844th Transportation Company
08.2018 - Current
Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Upheld code of conduct, displayed sound judgement, and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
Organized and directed work to support Customs and Border Patrol, overseeing platoon level mission success and safety measures.
Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
Special Education Teacher
Bethalto East Elementary School
Bethalto, IL
06.2022 - 10.2022
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Student Worker- Financial Aid Office
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
06.2016 - 07.2018
Guided students through financial aid processes, by completing necessary forms and updating account records.
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Supported staff on special assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Undeclared
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
05.2018
Associate of Science - Undeclared
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
05.2018
Skills
Classroom management
Group and individualized instruction
Lesson Planning- Explicit Instruction
Organization, Time Management, and Scheduling
Microsoft Office
Behavioral Skills Development
Parent and Student Communication
Certification
Certified Associate Project Management - March 2023 to Present; Expected to finish March 2024
0311 Infantry Rifleman, Instructor, and Team/Squad Leader at United States Marine Corps0311 Infantry Rifleman, Instructor, and Team/Squad Leader at United States Marine Corps