- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Animal Care
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Avid Reader
- Enjoy participating in yoga and walking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Mindfulness Practices
- Interior Design
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Creative Writing
Linnea Christine Nelson
Tinley Park
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in team collaboration and achieving objectives. Adept at strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to drive programs success. Known for adaptability and reliability, excelling in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and project management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator LuLaRoe, Premier Jewelry Consultant, Usborne Consultant Businesses
- Booked parties with clients
- Set up products at different events and locations
- Hosted in person and online events to sell product
- Shipped items to online clients
Assistant Teacher, Head teacher
Peppermint Preschool
01.2004
- Assistant Teacher for two and three year olds
- Head teacher for naptime and as needed
- Developed and taught lessons
Substitute Teacher
John A. Bannes Elementary School
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Substitute Teacher for Early Childhood through 5th grade classrooms, primarily at John A. Bannes Elementary School
- Long Term Substitute Teacher for Samantha Holder as a Resource fourth and fifth grade Teacher
- Co-teaching with teachers in the classroom
- Teaching students in small groups
- Create lessons to meet students’ goals
- Keep data on students’ progress
- Complete IEP paperwork and assist in running meetings
- Fill out Wizard Reports on students’ progress
- Communicate with parents
Homeschool Educator
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Selected the curriculum for grades Kindergarten and First (Abeka)
- Designed and implemented custom preschool curriculum
- Implemented the Abeka reading, phonics, math, social studies, science, art, and physical education curriculums
- Created and taught additional curriculums including social study, science, art, physical education, social emotional, and library for both Kindergarten and First grade
- Taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and First grade
- Provided additional reading and phonics support for a first-grade student
- Communicated with parents daily as well as provided quarterly report cards
- Organized multiple field trips around the area and provided hands on learning experiences throughout the year
Child Care
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided educationally appropriate activities for children and infants up to age 6
- Provided meals
- CPR trained
- Responsible for all care needs for 6 to 10 hours a day during the week
First grade teacher
Fierke Education Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- First grade teacher
Early Learning Teacher, Special Education Teacher
Arnold W. Kruse Education Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Responsible for general education and special education responsibilities and did both progress reports
- Created and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEP) and used EasyIEP to complete documents and progress reports
- Used differentiation planning when creating lesson plans and activities
- Created an environment that allowed for learning to happen during free play
- Communicated daily with parents
- Work with the Early Learning team to create Family Nights and other learning opportunities for the children and parents
- Implemented Math Facts, Science Club, Reader’s Theater, and Spanish Club for students in 1st to 5th grade
- Head teacher in charge of running the child care for the English Language Learning class for adults
- CPI instructor for the entire district
Head teacher, Assistant Director, Head Closer
Palos Park Episcopal Day Care and Learning Center
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Head teacher, 3 year olds; summer of 2005 and 2006
- Assistant Director; summer of 2006
- Head Closer, interfaced with parents
- Responsible for entire classrooms
- Created and taught lesson plans
- Experienced with children infancy through kindergarten
- Oversight of staff and facility
- Worked during every school break, 2005 through 2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Major
Western Illinois University
05.2007
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff training and development
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Planning and Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- CPI Trainer for entire school district
Interests
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
John A. Bannes Elementary School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Homeschool Educator
08.2020 - 05.2022
Child Care
01.2014 - 01.2019
First grade teacher
Fierke Education Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Early Learning Teacher, Special Education Teacher
Arnold W. Kruse Education Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
Head teacher, Assistant Director, Head Closer
Palos Park Episcopal Day Care and Learning Center
06.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Teacher, Head teacher
Peppermint Preschool
01.2004
Owner/Operator LuLaRoe, Premier Jewelry Consultant, Usborne Consultant Businesses
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Major
Western Illinois University
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