Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools CPS
11.2023 - Current
Provide guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Create and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Supervise small groups of students during instruction time.
Help implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Attend professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Support students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Program Manager
Right At School LLC
08.2022 - 06.2024
Maintain excellent communication with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
•Develop strong relationships with school administration, parents, & PTA organizations in order to provide the best care for children and ensure customer satisfaction
Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play
Lead a team of educators and/or assistant teachers to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experiences and curriculum
Participated actively in brainstorming sessions focused on improving existing processes or creating innovative approaches for delivering services more efficiently.
Program Manager
JCCC
10.2016 - 06.2022
Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Manages and orders supplies as needed according to curriculum
Maintains accurate records and answers email/phone messages in a timely manner
Oversee and manage the J At School staff who implement after-school curriculum, including enrichment specialists, vendors, and extended after school care educators to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experience
Education
High School Diploma -
Rich Central
Olympia Fields, IL
05.2016
Skills
Diligent work ethic and the highest level of integrity and discipline
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