C A Elementary Education
Resume:
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Lake Zurich, IL
E D U C A T I O N
MAT Elementary Education
National Louis University
Wheeling, IL
GPA : 4.0
Bachelors of Arts
English Writing
Dominican University
GPA: 3.875
Minor: Art History
Magna Cum Laude, Degree of
Distinction
Christ Church College, Canterbury
England
S K I L L S
Licensed PEL Paraprofessional for IL
CPR pro/Oxygen/first aid
certification
Creative Problem Solver
Improves Efficiency
Streamlines workflow
Product/Class development
Effective Communicator
Detail-0riented
Time Management
Team player
Adaptability
Increased Enrollment/productivity
Navigates Zoom and Google meets
Proficient with IPAD and able to
use apps and display technology
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Paraprofessional 2022-present
NIA/District 300 Algonquin
Provides one-on-one support in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Preschool classroom for a high-needs student. Assisted the student in variety of ways in the classroom with language acquisition, modeling signing, facilitating use of his AAC device to functional supports such as day-to-day mobility, feeding, dressing and toileting.
Increased student’s mobility independence by 50% by teaching him safe ways for him to access the playground, hallways, bathroom and classroom.
Successfully collaborated with OT, PT and Speech to help student gain skills and access the curriculum.
Tracked and facilitated a toileting schedule to help student become toilet trained. Used appropriate signing and visual supports when needed.
Teaching Assistant 2020-2022
Lake Forest School District 67
Provided support in an inclusion based program for individual students. Assisted students in variety of ways in the classroom with reading, writing and math to functional supports such as feeding, dressing and toileting.
Supported student in the classroom and in resource during the pandemic helping her complete her online learning and classroom work.
Monitored and documented student’s behavior and progress and reported to the Learning Behavior Specialist.
Successfully proctored a group setting involving students doing remote learning on campus.
Facilitated a toileting schedule to help current student become toilet trained. Collaborated with the LBS, nurse and other specialists to create visual prompting aids to make the student as independent as possible.
Supports current student in resource and specials and tracks progress in accordance with the student’s IEP
Lifeguard/swim instructor/swim coach 2010-present
Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich IL
Provided a safe and engaging environment for all patrons of the YMCA while upholding the tenents of the YMCA.
Generated a 20% increase in private lesson sales by providing excellent customer service and rapport with students and patrons
Successfully coached pre-team swimmers resulting in a 45% advancement rate of swimmers in the program.
Taught swim lessons to children with special needs
Collaborated with other swim teachers, management and coaches to improve and boost enrollment in the swim program
P R O F I L E
An organized, detail-oriented professional with a diverse background in working with the public. Extensive experience working with a variety of ages and skill levels with emphasis on special needs. Adaptable and dependable with strong Microsoft based skills, can multi-task and learn new procedures and technology quickly.
Jamie Hills
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Lake Zurich, IL
E D U C A T I O N
MAT Elementary Education
National Louis University
Wheeling, IL
GPA : 4.0
Bachelors of Arts
English Writing
Dominican University
GPA: 3.875
Minor: Art History
Magna Cum Laude, Degree of
Distinction
Christ Church College, Canterbury
England
S K I L L S
Licensed PEL Paraprofessional for IL
CPR pro/Oxygen/first aid
certification
Creative Problem Solver
Improves Efficiency
Streamlines workflow
Product/Class development
Effective Communicator
Detail-0riented
Time Management
Team player
Adaptability
Increased Enrollment/productivity
Navigates Zoom and Google meets
Proficient with IPAD and able to
use apps and display technology
with current system at 67
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E C o n t i n u e d 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional 2016 - 2020 Lake Zurich Community School District 95, Lake Zurich, IL Provided direct instruction and modification of schoolwork for several different special needs students ranging from first grade to third grade. Effectively adapted to each curriculum to maximize student participation.
Increased students output by 25% by providing effective modifications to their daily work based upon their current skills and goals laid out by their IEP
Generated projects for individual students to help them achieve a better understanding of certain subjects
Effectively monitored and documented student’s behaviors and skill progress and submitted reports to lead teachers, caseworkers and specialists.
Interfaced, collaborated, and supported other professionals and teachers to best assist the students in reaching their IEP goals.
Admissions Coordinator/Assistant Teacher 2011 - 2013 Montessori Children’s House, North Barrington, IL
Responsible for generating and maintaining all admissions/enrollment for school via phone calls, emails, tours and advertising. Built relationships with new families and strengthened existing relationships with current families.
Increased enrollment by 50% in two years
Worked with the head of school on communication for staff, families via Constant Contact and social media
Improved communications within the school community by writing an electronic newsletter-responsible for developing and editing
Organized and filed all paperwork for ACA Summer Camp recertification
Secured and organized all staff files for DCFS re-licensing
Developed relationships with nature organizations in the community, including Citizens for Conservation (CFC), Leave no Child Left Inside (LNCI) Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT), Flint Creek Watershed Partnership (FCWP) and Chicago Wilderness.
Assisted school in securing $2000 in grant monies for native plant materials to restore the native habitat on the school’s campus and create new outdoor classrooms to learn about nature
Helped school secure grants for a native rain garden and bird and butterfly garden
Facilitated the pursuit in the Nature Explorer Certification Advertising Proofreader 2000-2006
Daily Herald Newspaper, Arlington Heights, IL
Responsible for proofreading all advertising, accurately and quickly checking for correct size, fonts, artwork, spelling and grammar. Effectively marked ads for corrections and returned to the appropriate department. Prioritized and organized ads to meet tight and shifting deadlines.
Provided service and support to the sales team, art department, clients by phone and face to face.
Proofread and returned all legal notices in a timely manner.
Researched, developed and wrote a column for the internal employee newsletter
Wrote advertorial for the special sections and the Medieval Times 10th anniversary special edition.
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