M a ria A Brannon
Springfirld, il 62704
abhuo7@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: 312-***-****
Personal Statement
I am a friendly, loyal and clearly dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in
any given environment. Although I have extensive experience in the (Educational) Industry,
I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I get along well
w ith others whilst also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can
develop and excel while giving my best to an employer
Work Experience
Para Professional (Jan 2010- Aug 2010)
Echo Joint Agreement I ndex, South Holland, I L 60473
• Assisted and directed Special Needs students in learning and retaining state
required educational task. Personal developmental skills and communication skills
• Provided one on one aid and support to students with disabilit ies
• Hands on support for students with disabilities
Dr iver’s Education Teacher/ Instructor (June 2006-Oct
2009)
Glenwood D r iving School, Glenwood, I L 60425
• Taught Rules of the road in classroom and behind wheel driving to H igh
School students and adults.
• Took Student out on the road for driver’s t raining
Youth Outreach Counselor (Sept 2007- Jun 2008)
Chicago Board of Education, Chicago, I L 60603
• Provide support services to elementary and high school students
• School L iaison and Advocate for r ights of all students.
• Conducted home visits and attended outreach community education workshops
• Professional case management including writ ing progress notes, working with
clients to develop individualized service plans, corrective action plans, and
maintaining case file
• Student Recruiter
• Proctor ACT/SAT National Testing
• Provided connections to counseling services and resource support to students to
ensure that social and emotional needs were met for all students
• Ongoing parent contact and outreach service provider
• Assist high school counseling department in supporting students with career
p lanning and completing college applications
• Research scholarship information and distribute to counselors, parents and students
• Assisted Ada McKinney Center with College Tours
• Distr ibuted resources for college fairs, tours, night school and vir tual reality school
p rograms
Education Coordinator (July 2006-Aug
2007)
Mason/Johnson Learning Center, Chicago, I llinois 60628
• Professional case management including writ ing progress notes, working with
clients to develop individualized service plans, corrective action plans, and
maintaining case files.
• Coordinating educational programs K-8 using soft-ware based curriculum, and
academic worksheets
• Enrollment and Registration of students
• Department of Children and Family Services Liaison
• Payroll and Accounting Manager
Administrative Assistant (May2003-June2006)
M ason/Johnson Learning Center, Chicago, I llinois 60628
• Conduct bi-weekly payroll functions
• Enrollment and registration of students
• Strong interpersonal skills and coordinate all office projects and administrative
needs
• Proficient in various computer applications by utilizing general knowledge of
M icrosoft Office, Word and Excel to prepare spreadsheets, mail merge, create
templates, and student progress reports
Administrative Office Assistant (July 2002-Aug
2003)
Community Assistance Program
• Enrollment or t ransfer of Students
• Bi-weekly payroll functions
• Co-pays and student accounts
• Schedule office visits
• Daily bank balance and deposits
• Laboratory and ancillary out patient scheduling
• Answered 3 line phone system
Youth Outreach Counselor (Sept 1992-Jun 2002)
Chicago Board of Education, Chicago, I L 60603
• Provide support services to elementary and high school students
• School Liaison and Advocate for r ights of all students.
• Conducted home visits and attended outreach community education
workshops
• Professional case management including wri ting progress notes, working
w ith clients to develop individualized service plans, corrective action plans,
and maintaining case file
• Proctor ACT/SAT National Testing
• Provided connections to counseling services and resource support to students
t o ensure that social and emotional needs were met for all students
• Ongoing parent contact and outreach service provider
School Community Representative/ESEA (Sept 1995-June 1998)
Chicago Board of Education, Chicago, I L 60603
• Drug Free & Safe School Coordinator
• Provided one on one aid to Students with Disabilities
• Hands on Support for Students with Disabilit ies
School Community Representative (Sept 1978-Jun
1995)
Chicago Board of Education, Chicago, I L 60603
• Assist high school counseling department in supporting students with career
p lanning and completing college applications
• Research scholarship information and distribute to counselors, parents and students
• Assisted Ada McKinney Center with College Tours
• Distr ibuted resources for college fairs, tours, night school and vir tual reality school
p rograms
• Proctor ACT / SAT National Testing
E DUCAT ION
Bachelors of Art Ashford University ( May 2012)