Erin Freese
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CIA Specialist
School District 47 Crystal Lake
07.2022 - Current
- Supported the department with essential functions including communications, compliance, records, and scheduling.
- Maintained accurate student records.
- Provided mailings to families.
- Assisted with the coordination and scheduling of student screenings and events.
- Assisted and coordinated translations of communication into multiple languages.
- Communicated with directors, staff, families, and other school districts. Coordinated inventory.
- Worked with the team to create an organized environment, events, and curriculum.
1:1 Paraprofessional/Program Aide
District 158
07.2018 - Current
- Works one-on-one with special needs children, individually as well as classroom groups
- Works in an EMH/TMH room, as well as with LD Resource, and LD Instructional Programming
- Actively participates with supervisors in identifying special learning needs of children to prescribe tasks to further understand their daily lessons
- Leads classroom lessons
- Work with teachers to create learning programs and identify when it is necessary to modify lesson plans
- Help with classroom organization, behavioral plans, and recording.
In Home Child Care
Self-employeed
07.2016 - Current
- Provides child care for families on an as needed basis
- Children range from infant though 5 years old
- In charge of planning each day's activities, meals, and schedules.
Preschool Teacher
TLC Preschool
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked in a classroom setting planning and implementing lesson plans for students
- Balanced activities between high and low energy, group, and solo play
- Led classes in basic academic subjects, including numbers, phonics, and colors
- Evaluated students social development and wellbeing
- Communicated with parents and collaborated with staff.
Special Service Assistant
CUSD 220
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Works one-on-one with special needs children, individually as well as classroom groups
- Works in an EMH/TMH room, as well as with LD Resource, and LD Instructional Programming
- Actively participates with supervisors in identifying special learning needs of children to prescribe tasks to further understand their daily lessons
- Leads classroom lessons
- Work with teachers to create learning programs and identify when it is necessary to modify lesson plans
- Help with classroom organization, behavioral plans, and recording.
Camp Counselor/Site Supervisor
Village of Lake in the Hills
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Overlooks the summer day camp, supervise and assist the counselors, their activities, as well as the children at camp
- Responsible for the children in each group as well as planning day to day activities for the camp for follow.
Crisis Interventionist
CUSD 220
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Works one-on-one with special needs children, individually as well as classroom groups
- Works with teachers and students to modify classroom curriculum for individual students, Autistic and those with learning disabilities, as well as groups
- Observes classrooms to help assist teacher in the running of a classroom
- Diffuses difficult behavioral situations and implement replacement/behavioral skills to help students.
Special Service Assistant
CUSD 220
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Works one-on-one with special needs children, individually as well as classroom groups
- Works in an EMH/TMH room, as well as with LD Resource, and LD Instructional Programming
- Actively participates with supervisors in identifying special learning needs of children to prescribe tasks to further understand their daily lessons
- Leads classroom lessons
- Work with teachers to create learning programs and identify when it is necessary to modify lesson plans
- Help with classroom organization, behavioral plans, and recording.
Nanny
Self-employeed
05.2002 - 08.2006
- Provided daily child care for children ranging from 4 months through 5 years
- Reinforced school lessons on a daily basis (numbers, letters, reading, etc)
- Responsible for getting children to activities on time
- Worked on developing fine and large motor skills.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
Front Desk
Radiant Tan
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Manager on duty providing customer service to all patrons
- Was responsible for all aspects in opening and closing of the business, including sales, cleaning and distribution of materials
- Created marketing plans for various events, which increased sales.
Mentor
Village of Mount Prospect Mentor Program
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Volunteer mentor
- Worked with at risk students individually and in a large group with other adults and middle school children
- Assisted in planning weekly activities and leading meetings about responsibility, peer pressure, trust and communication
- Chaperoned field trips.
Camp Counselor/Leader
Day Camp/After School Program
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for the daily activities of children, ages 11-14 years old
- Worked on acclimating many of the diverse and at risk population to the area
- Implemented activities which worked on problem solving, cooperation and team building
- Planned and chaperoned field trips.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Sociology -
Roosevelt University
01.2007
ASL Sign Classes -
Center on Deafness
01.2007
Associate in Arts -
Harper College
01.2003
Skills
- A creative, self-directed leader and team player with experience in both public and private sectors Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate programs on different levels Specific skills include working well with others, reliability and ability to master skills quickly
Certification
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- CPI Certified
Timeline
CIA Specialist
School District 47 Crystal Lake
07.2022 - Current
1:1 Paraprofessional/Program Aide
District 158
07.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher
TLC Preschool
07.2017 - 07.2018
In Home Child Care
Self-employeed
07.2016 - Current
Special Service Assistant
CUSD 220
08.2010 - 06.2016
Camp Counselor/Site Supervisor
Village of Lake in the Hills
06.2009 - 08.2011
Crisis Interventionist
CUSD 220
08.2008 - 06.2010
Special Service Assistant
CUSD 220
08.2006 - 06.2008
Front Desk
Radiant Tan
03.2005 - 05.2006
Nanny
Self-employeed
05.2002 - 08.2006
Mentor
Village of Mount Prospect Mentor Program
01.1999 - 01.2004
Camp Counselor/Leader
Day Camp/After School Program
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelors of Science in Sociology -
Roosevelt University
ASL Sign Classes -
Center on Deafness
Associate in Arts -
Harper College
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