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Kiana McDarrah

Arlington Heights

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with over 5 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Gardner School - Schaumburg
Schaumburg
09.2024 - Current
  • Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
  • Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Elgin Academy
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.

Program Staff

The Boys And GIrls Club Of Dundee Township
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisted to create educational programs and activities for students grades 1-6.
  • Effectively supervised groups of children and maintained a positive learning and recreational environment.
  • Assisted in the distribution of snacks and meals to students in a timely and organized manner.

Caretaker

Mary Schallow
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned areas.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.

Caretaker

Tom Bianchi
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned areas.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Computer Lab Aide

Renner Academic Library -Elgin Community College
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Handled lab equipment, cleaned keyboards, monitors and disk drives.
  • Supported all computer lab operations.
  • Provided instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
  • Diagnosed hardware problems and fixed faults or contacted appropriate repair service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies With A Concentration in Psychology

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
09.2020

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Behavior management
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Small Group Support and Assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The Gardner School - Schaumburg
09.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Elgin Academy
09.2019 - 06.2024

Program Staff

The Boys And GIrls Club Of Dundee Township
08.2018 - 09.2019

Computer Lab Aide

Renner Academic Library -Elgin Community College
09.2017 - 05.2018

Caretaker

Mary Schallow
05.2016 - 01.2019

Caretaker

Tom Bianchi
06.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies With A Concentration in Psychology

Thomas Edison State University

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