847-***-****

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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

847-***-****

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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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