Rolanda Tetteh
Chicago
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success. Motivated and energetic to apply early childhood education principles in preschool setting. Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging creativity. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Versatile Preschool Teacher offering 17 year background in early childhood development.
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
University Of Chicago Charter School ( NKO Campus)
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Preschool Teacher
All Day Montessori
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Chicago Public School Georgia Washington Carver
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Call Center Representative
Coleman Call Center
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Prepared and sold broad range of customized merchandise to individuals and commercial accounts.
- Surpassed sales goals through implementation of successful marketing strategies.
- Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
- Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
- Engaged actively with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anger.
- Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA/PCT
CCLC Nursing School
High School Diploma -
John Hope College Prep High School
06.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-2025
Skills
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
- Effectively Work With Parents
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Effective Listening
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Calm and Patient
- Social Skills Development
- Computer Proficiency
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Time Management
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Educational Materials Development
- Problem-Solving
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Individual Student Instruction
- Small group and individual assistance
- Helping students with special needs
- Effective communication
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Led support groups to help parents regain and improve parent-child bond.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
University Of Chicago Charter School ( NKO Campus)
04.2024 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher
All Day Montessori
09.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Teacher Assistant
Chicago Public School Georgia Washington Carver
09.2021 - 06.2022
Call Center Representative
Coleman Call Center
02.2020 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - CNA/PCT
CCLC Nursing School
High School Diploma -
John Hope College Prep High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Shavaughn MonsonShavaughn Monson
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR at UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR at UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Tiashona WilliamsTiashona Williams
Office Assistant at University of Chicago Charter DonoghueOffice Assistant at University of Chicago Charter Donoghue
Tiashona WilliamsTiashona Williams
School medical clerk at University of Chicago Charter Donoghue -OfficeSchool medical clerk at University of Chicago Charter Donoghue -Office
CHIEDZA NADIA TAPFUMANEYICHIEDZA NADIA TAPFUMANEYI
Clinical Applications Manager at CSI Healthcare ITClinical Applications Manager at CSI Healthcare IT
Oscar A. IbarraOscar A. Ibarra
VP of Global Sales at KevelVP of Global Sales at Kevel