KEVIN P. GLIHA
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EDUCATION
Columbia College of Chicago - Bachelor of Arts - May 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
CICS West Belden - Chicago, IL October 2009 -
December 2013
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant
. Assist students with special needs in daily classroom functions
. Collaborate with classroom teacher in lesson building, testing and
grading
. Facilitate classroom centers (subject-specific small group work)
. Perform substitute teaching duties as needed
. Strategize with classroom teacher to create best learning practices
for students with special needs
Campus Colors - Chicago, IL July 2008 -
October 2009
Assistant Manager
. Recruited, recommended, interviewed and hired candidates for
store positions
. Created and managed weekly schedules for employees
. Completed inventory for merchandise and managed the stores'
stock
. Generated new and creative ideas to improve store experience
. Managed opening and closing of store
. Worked as a team leader to accomplish and achieve store sales
goals
Maxim Pediatric Services - Chicago, IL
October 2005 - February 2006
Support Service
. Assisted in the administration of flu shots at locations throughout
Chicago
. Maintained patient paperwork and order of services while onsite
. Aided patients, especially elderly patients, in completing required
forms
. Reorganized files and supplies for different projects
West Geauga Rec Council Day Camp - Chesterland, OH June
2000 - August 2004
Head Life Guard/Swimming Instructor
. Taught swimming to students 3-12 years old
. Designed teaching techniques/specific lessons for variety of learners
. Monitored students swimming throughout the day
. Assisted with scheduling of lessons and lifeguard shifts
. Maintained and cleaned the pool
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Microsoft Office Suite
. Avid Editing, Pro Tools, Google Docs
ACTIVITIES
Lead Tutor for Edison/Newton Learning Sept. 2012-
June 2013
. Oversaw staff and students attendance
. Reinforced learning concepts by working with students after school
. Developed lessons that addressed the needs of students with varied
backgrounds,
abilities, and motivations.
. Evaluated the progress of students and conferenced with parents
about their
children's progress.
. Prepared students for ISAT/NWEA tests
. Developed trusting and respectful relationships with students,
parents and the
provider through effective communication.
SES Tutoring Coordinator
2011 - 2012
. Managed entire tutoring program (staff and logistics)
. Facilitated Registration and Open House events and follow-up data
entry
. Acted as communication conduit between parents, providers and tutors
. Created tutoring schedules and physical classroom assignments
. Evaluated tutor performance
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
2011-2012
. Attended CPI formal training (Principal's request), replicated
training on campus
. Educated to teach others about what to do in a crisis situation
. Implemented tools to create a safe and respectful work environment
. Trained staff members at our Distinctive Schools
Fitness and Health Club (K-8th Grade Co-Curricular Activity)
2009-2013
. Founded club for the campus
. Helped raise awareness on campus on how to lead a healthier lifestyle
. Encouraged students to be active in and outside of school
. Taught additional ways to stay fit (at-home exercises, healthy eating
tips,
importance of sleep, etc.)
. Educated, coached and played a variety of sports with club members
Readers Theater (1st-2nd Grade)
2011
. Focused on better reading skills/practices
. Helped students to articulate words and enunciate for reading aloud
. Assisted students in pacing, tone and connotation of reading
. Directed small group plays
Athletic Coaching
. Girls Soccer 6-8th grade (2009-2013)
. Boys Basketball 6-8th grade (2010-2012)
. Boys Football 6-8th grade (2011-2013)
References available upon request