LaSondra Weathers
Chicago
Summary
Enthusiastic early childhood teacher with strong play-based philosophy. Competent and self-reliant early childhood educator with exceptional skills in providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs that are aligned with the school’s directives, and those of federal and state initiatives. Collaborated with lead teachers to help children reach their goals. Assisted with small and large group activities, as well as preparation of materials and learning spaces. Cleaned and sanitized toys, tables, sinks, and water play and sand play areas daily. Filled in wherever needed to maintain appropriate adult/child ratio. Promote social and emotional skills and collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead SECA
Chicago Public Schools CPS
2023.09 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
Tutor
Tutor Corp
2021.10 - 2023.08
- Lead tutor monitored and handled all meeting making sure all tutor had materials and register for all trainings
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
Home HealthCare Provider
Home HealthCare Plus Senior Care
2010.03 - 2021.01
- Monitor condition of patients by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Assist with personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
Student Aide
Northeastern Illinois University
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Collect and input weekly data
- Lead workshops and team building activities
- Served as a positive role model for students through consistent demonstration of respect, kindness, and responsibility.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Communicated regularly with teachers about individual student needs or concerns to ensure appropriate interventions were implemented promptly.
- Helped maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other relevant information for teacher reference.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Malcolm X College
Chicago05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Malcolm X College
Chicago05.2022
Certificated- Medical assistant, Learned CPR for adults and pediatric patients, Performed vital signs on other student, Data entry and documenting files, Customer service - Medical Assisting
Computer System Institute
Chicago, IL08.2016
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Visual Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Data-driven decision-making
Certification
- Gateway to opportunity Accredit
- Illinois Professional Development System
- ECE Credential Level 3
- ILMR- Certificate
- Early Math Count Course
- SBS
Timeline
Lead SECA
Chicago Public Schools CPS
2023.09 - Current
Tutor
Tutor Corp
2021.10 - 2023.08
Student Aide
Northeastern Illinois University
2015.01 - 2016.01
Home HealthCare Provider
Home HealthCare Plus Senior Care
2010.03 - 2021.01
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Malcolm X College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Malcolm X College
Certificated- Medical assistant, Learned CPR for adults and pediatric patients, Performed vital signs on other student, Data entry and documenting files, Customer service - Medical Assisting
Computer System Institute
- Gateway to opportunity Accredit
- Illinois Professional Development System
- ECE Credential Level 3
- ILMR- Certificate
- Early Math Count Course
- SBS
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