HANNAH TYRRELL

Lake in the Hills

Summary

Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional / Temporary Crisis Worker

Innovations Academy

02.2025 - Current

Respond to behavioral escalations and emotional crises across K-12 classrooms, providing immediate stabilization using trauma-informed and CPI-aligned strategies.
Conduct 1:1 and small-group interventions targeting coping skills, emotional regulation, and behavioral redirection.
Support implementation of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety plans, and therapeutic recommendations from clinical staff.
Monitor student behavior, identify triggers, and proactively intervene to prevent escalation.
Maintain a calm, grounded presence during high stress incidents, ensuring safety for students and staff.
Collaborate daily with teachers, clinicians, social workers, and administrators to coordinate care and reinforce consistent behavioral expectations.
Document crisis events, interventions, and behavioral observations with accuracy and clarity to support treatment planning and compliance.
Assist in creating and maintaining positive classroom environments to enhance student engagement.

Foster Care Case Aide

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley

06.2024 - 08.2025

Provided individualized support to foster youth, helping promote emotional stability, safety, and healthy daily routines.
Supervised parent child visits, ensuring safety, structure, and adherence to agency guidelines
Coordinated transportation for school, appointments, supervised visits, and extracurricular activities.
Assisted caseworkers with administrative tasks, communication, and follow-up to support case progress.
Built rapport with children and caregivers to encourage trust, consistency, and positive engagement.
Documented daily interactions, behavioral observations, and incident reports to maintain continuity of care and meet state requirements.
Supported crisis response and problem-solving during challenging family dynamics or unexpected behavioral concerns.

Housing Case Management & Street Outreach Intern

Warp Corps, L3C

02.2021 - 07.2021

Conducted outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, providing basic needs support and connecting them with housing resources.
Assisted clients with completing housing applications, gathering documentation, and navigating community support systems.
Linked clients to behavioral health services, recovery programs, and crisis resources to promote long-term stability.
Facilitated creative, recreational, and skill building activities for youth and adults to support emotional regulation and engagement.
Maintained detailed records, tracked client progress, and supported communication between case managers and community partners.
Helped manage a fast paced office environment, balancing administrative tasks with direct client support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crystal Lake South High School

Crystal Lake

Skills

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Trauma-informed Care
Youth Emotional Regulation Support
Behavioral Observation & Documentation
Case Management Assistance
Rapport Building & Client Engagement

Safety Planning & Behavioral Support
Behavior management
Effective communication
Small group and individual assistance
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace

Accomplishments

Awarded the Service Excellence Award by Streamwood Behavioral Health in recognition of outstanding dedication and commitment to quality care (December 2025)