Michelle Tolliver
DeKalb
Summary
Empowered educator with strong communication and classroom management skills. Committed to supporting diverse learning needs through effective literacy strategies and fostering a motivating environment for student success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Assistant
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
DeKalb
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educators to implement literacy intervention strategies for struggling readers.
- Assisted with implementation of interventions designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension levels.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement when they achieved set goals or milestones.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a conducive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
DeKalb
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared instructional materials and resources to enhance classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior and guided students during lessons and transitions to support learning.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring additional assistance with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies from special education staff to promote positive classroom environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
DeKalb
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported teachers in executing individualized education plans, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Delivered one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs, fostering academic progress and personal development.
- Helped prepare instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
- Executed behavior management strategies developed by special education staff, promoting a positive classroom environment.
Administrative Manager
Lusak & Cobb
Chicago
05.1992 - 01.2017
- Oversaw daily administrative operations and coordinated team activities to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed payroll processing activities, ensuring accurate timekeeping data entry, benefits administration, and compliance with tax regulations.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures for consistency.
- Trained new employees on administrative processes and tools.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation for compliance.
- Coordinated with executive staff to meet project deadlines and support organizational objectives.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations to monitor progress and individual skills.
- Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Literacy intervention
- Student motivation
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
- Phonics
- Mentoring and support
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
Timeline
Literacy Assistant
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
02.2022 - 01.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
01.2018 - 03.2020
Administrative Manager
Lusak & Cobb
05.1992 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University