Ramin Akhundov
Chicago
Summary
Successful at working with students to support academic success, social growth and emotional development. Focused on optimizing learning and engaging students.
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Experienced in planning and overseeing class activities. Skilled at providing personal care support and mobility assistance. Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues.
Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits. Dedicated Dance Instructor eager to work with students of all skill levels. Successful at helping individuals, groups and couples excel. Skilled leader of dance classes with success planning choreography and coaching individual students. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Works well with very young students and students new to dance. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion.
Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Steinmetz High School
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Supervisory Specialist
Move For You (Pro Moving Company)
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Trained, coached and motivated staff to maintain high performance levels.
- Coordinated supplies, set schedules and delegated assignments to keep team on target and achieve productivity goals.
- Kept files, logs and records updated with latest information.
- Facilitated communication
- Improved area operations by gathering data, analyzing trends and optimizing processes.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Break Dance Teacher
Release Dance Education Centre
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
- Encouraged student feedback to allow for active consideration of student views and to make any necessary lesson plan adjustments.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
- Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
- Facilitated learning of various self-enrichment topics through detailed lesson plans.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Advised students on selecting and developing effective study habits for self-enrichment topics.
- Implemented research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for self-enrichment topics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Volodymyrska St 60 , Kyiv Ukraine , 0103306.2019
Skills
- Discipline
- Communication
- Event Organizing
- Music/Video editing
- English Advanced
- Choreography
- Stage Performance
- Hip Hop (Break dance / Dj / Graffiti Art / Emceeing )
- Choreography creation
- Endurance and stamina
- Time management
- Stage presence
- Rhythmic accuracy
- Body control
- Physical strength
- Teaching and coaching
- Injury prevention
- Promotion and marketing
- Networking and collaboration
- Flexibility and agility
- Physical Conditioning
- Safety Awareness
Languages
English
Ukraine
Russia
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Chicago Public Schools
Bystander Intervention Training SY24 (Custom)
a training program requiring 59 minutes
Monday, August 21, 2023
has completed
Chronic Conditions Training SY24 (Custom)a training program requiring 51 minutes
Monday, July 31, 2023
has completed
Chronic Conditions Training SY24 (Test Out) (Custom)a training program requiring 51 minutes
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
has completed
DCFS Mandated Reporter Training SY24 (Custom)a training program requiring 86 minutes
Friday, August 25, 2023
a training program requiring 30 minutes
Friday, August 25, 2023
has completed
PCC: Protecting Chicago's Children SY24 (Abridged) (Custom)a training program requiring 33 minutes
Monday, August 28, 2023
has completed
PCC: Protecting Chicago's Children SY24 (Full Version) (Custom)a training program requiring 44 minutes
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Steinmetz High School
01.2023 - Current
Supervisory Specialist
Move For You (Pro Moving Company)
11.2021 - 01.2023
Break Dance Teacher
Release Dance Education Centre
09.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
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