Special Education Assistant

Cherise L. Walton

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OBJECTIVE

To bring my experience and knowledge to enhance learning and teaching in classrooms and facilitate the maturity and development of young minds.

EDUCATION

St. Xavier University Chicago, IL August 2013 – May 2015

Studied Elementary Education

Chicago State University Chicago, IL August 2009 – May 2010

Studied Early Childhood Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chicago Public Schools Dvorak School of Excellence Chicago, IL August 2014 - Present

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Assist Special Education teacher with instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for students in 6th-8th grade

Lead leveled guided reading groups with 7th and 8th grade students

Collaborate with general and special education teachers to ensure that student’s emotional and academic needs are being met

St. Sabina Academy Chicago, IL March 2007 – June 2014

Teacher’s Assistant

Assisted students with completing classroom assignments, including SMART Interactive Board assignments and activities

Assisted teachers in class preparations and grading homework and classroom assignments

Facilitated the Junior High Prayer services, after-school Homework Lab, and other various student workshops for junior high students

Consulted with teachers and provide feedback on student needs

Catholic Charities Chicago, IL April 2005 - January 2007

Infant and Toddlers Teaching Assistant

Assisted the Head Teacher in the daily care of children ages 6 months to 12 months

Facilitated morning and afternoon activities for the children

Provided support to the Head Teacher in instruction and classroom activities

St. Benedict the African Chicago, IL March 2001 - March 2005

Infant and Toddlers Teaching Assistant

Provided support to the Early Childhood Teachers

Facilitated the after-school program for children 4-10 years old

CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

New Life Family Worship Center Chicago, IL June 2013 – Present

Administrative Secretary

Take minutes for pastor meetings

Schedule and plan events for different ministries in the church, as well as coordinate meetings for pastors

Prepare weekly church announcements

Youth Group Girls Team Leader June 2011 - July 2013

Mentor young girls ages 11-18 years old

Plan spiritually enriching activities, trips and events

Oversee all projects and major events for youth girls

REFERENCES

1.Pastor Sylvester Johnson, Pastor at New Life Family Worship Center, (773) – 671 – 6065, **********************@*****.***

2.Veriner Hubbard James, Former Co-Worker, (773) – 865 – 3562, **********@*****.***

3.Danielle Drayton, Former Co-Worker, (773) – 939 – 0532

4.Rickey Harris, Former Supervisor, (312) – 405 – 5323, *******@*************.***

5.Vanetta Logan-Lyke, Personal Friend, (708) – 358 – 5523, ******@***-****.**

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