Teacher Service
Resume:
Detria C. Matthews, M.S.
Chicago, Illinois 60619
**************@*****.***
Profile
Professional human service worker & teacher, determined to successfully educate parents as well as children of all ages, culture, sex, religion or backgrounds. Motivation and drive pave my way to over come all my goals. Planning and implementing determine my over all success. Leadership and consistency contributes to my over all performance. Altogether, each area describes me as a learner, teacher, and facilitator.
Essential Qualities:
Outstanding quantitative skills
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Relentless pursuer of quality and continuous improvement
Self-starter and productive
Leadership and Supervisor skills
Positive work ethic and sense of humor
A passion to help parents get a great education for their kids
Ability to work under tight deadlines and perform complex tasks efficiently and accurately
Propensity for establishing processes and creating efficiencies
Technology skills including but not limited to Word, Works, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explore
Education
Capella University – PhD in Philosophy in Human Service: Social & Community
Service: Minneapolis, MN/2016-Pending 2019
Capella University – Master of Science in Human Service: Social & Community
Service: Minneapolis, MN; Degree received/2013-2015
Chicago State University – Bachelor in Arts: Degree received Chicago, Illinois / 2006-2010
Olive Harvey College – Associate in Arts: Degree received Chicago, Illinois / 2000 – 2002
Chicago Vocational Career Academy – High School Diploma received; Chicago, Illinois / 1994-1998
Illinois State Board Of Education
I also have met the requirements for service as a State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional of the State Board of Education.
Relevant Experience
Childserv – Chicago, Illinois / Spring 2013 to present
Parent Educator
Provide early intervention services to children and their families for the purpose of lessening the effects of the condition by remedial or preventive in nature--remediating existing developmental problems or preventing their occurrence. Provide paraprofessional assistance to the EHS/Home Based program participants, including pregnant and parenting adults and children aged 3 years and younger; Responsible for providing resources and support through educational and family development activities. Participate in initial orientation and ongoing training; Conduct weekly home visits to families and provide services as outlined in the service plan; Build and encourage constructive relationships with the families to increase their knowledge of their children’s developmental needs and ability to advocate for their family; Serve as a positive role model for parents to help strengthen the parenting skills of adult caregivers in the families. Complete initial assessments on parents and children; May act as mentor for newly hired Parent Educator; Refer parents to community resources and provide follow-up to ensure needs were met; Complete all required documentation by established deadlines; Participate in monthly activities offered for families. Encourage and motivate parents to attend center-based socialization activities; Recruit new families through positive promotion of the agency and its programs; Maintain confidential family files that are accurate and current; Participate in scheduled group and individual supervision meetings, providing progress of families and concerns; Complete and submit accurate weekly itineraries; Work cooperatively and supportively with other staff; Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives and activities; Maintain job-specific/core competencies; Other duties as assigned to achieve the mission of the Department and the Agency.
Itsy Bitsy People Palace – Chicago, Illinois / Fall 2004 to Spring 2013
Head Kindergarten Teacher/Supervisor
Implemented strategies and skills for kindergarten students
Created teacher – made centers
Organized parent teacher conference
Integrated cultural awareness
Assessed students performance
Planned and organized lesson plans
Observed students during independent and group work
Pre- School Teacher/ Pre Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Planning and implementing an age and developmentally appropriate daily school Provide school screening and referral services
Program as a caregiver for Preschool Children
Participating with children ages 1-5,
Provide care, nurturance, protection and supervision for all children on site
Excursions and during pick up services
Proper care of program equipment and supplies,
Works as a team with all classroom staff
Collaborating with team members in planning the program
Sunny Days Learning Center of Berwyn – Berwyn, Illinois /
Summer 2002 – Fall 2004
Head Early Child Hood Teacher
Provide school screening and referral services
Implemented strategies and skills for early child hood students
Created teacher – made centers
Organized parent teacher conference
Teaching student the English language
Assessed students performance
Planned and organized lesson plans
Observed students during independent and group work
Pink’s Child Care Academy – Chicago, Illinois / Spring 2001 – Summer 2002
Administrative Assistant/ Kindergarten Teacher
Hiring
Filing/booking/payroll
Administer teacher lessons
Constructed curriculum designs
Head Kindergarten teacher
Observed students during independent and group work
Promoted students involvement and inquiry
Certifications
CPR and First Aid Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
Illinois State Board of Education Non Restaurant Food Handler Certification
Certification in Responding to Abuse: Know signs to protect children
Certification in Mandated Reporter from DCFS
Certification for Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Certification Chicago Early Learning Application Assistance
Certification Mommies and Babies
Certification Creative Curriculum, ASQ-SE & ASQ-3 Assessment Tool
Early Intervention
References Letter Available Upon Request
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