Special Education Forest Park
Resume:
Sterlin Johnson
Forest Park, IL *****
******************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Party Hype Man
H.Y.P.E. Productions Inc.-Lansing, IL
August 2023 to Present
• Dance and entertain party guests
• Help leads and coordinators manage party festivities such as games, dances, ceremonies,etc.
• Occasional set and takedown of equipment (monitor displays, stage platforms, speakers, microphones etc.)
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools-Chicago, IL
August 2020 to Present
• Assists Special Educationteachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each student's Individual Education Program (IEP)
• lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students’ teachers
• provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age
• assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page-turners assists the teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency
• accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services that students are unable to perform themselves
• assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves
• takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves
• corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students’ behavior accompanies students and teachers on class field trips
• attends and participates in workshops and in-service training to update job-related skills. Camp Instructor - Seasonal
Wiz Kids Sports Camps, LLC-Homewood, IL
June 2023 to August 2023
• Commits to building a safe, child-focused community
• Prepare course objectives and outline course of study following camp curriculum guidelines
• Assist in planning and implementing unit and all camp activity programs about Speech and Drama.
• Work with program staff in planning, conducting and evaluating programs.
• Present subject matter to students using best practices
• Teach rules of conduct and maintain order in classroom
• Counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise
• Keep attendance as required by camp
• Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students
• Communicate with parents on pupil progress and behavior
• Provide general and camp coverage as assigned or needed.
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting 5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Namaste Charter School-Chicago, IL
February 2023 to June 2023
• Create daily lesson plans around history and modern societal issues.
• Follow the state’s educational standards for social sciences.
• Monitor and manage behavior issues inside the classroom.
• Maintaining the culture, systems, and expectations of the charter school system. City Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service-Franklin Park, IL
November 2022 to December 2022
Collects mail from street letter boxes and accepts letters from mailing from customers; on certain routes may deliver mail that consists exclusively of parcel post, or the collection of mail. Uses portable electronic scanner as instructed. Delivers and collects charges on customs, postage-due, and C.O.D. mail matter. 6th Grade ELA Teacher
ReGeneration Schools-Forest Park, IL
August 2022 to September 2022
• Teaching learning strategies to improve reading and writing skills.
• Follow the state’s educational standards for language or communication arts when designing the curriculum.
• Internalize daily lesson plans.
• Manage guided reading practices.
• Maintaining culture, systems, and expectations of the charter school system. Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools-Chicago, IL
September 2020 to May 2022
• Assists teachers in high school classrooms in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP).
• lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students’ personal physicians
• provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts
• assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms
• assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency
• takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves
• corrects homework assignments and examination materials
• assists teachers in maintaining written records of students’ behavior
• accompanies students and teachers on class field trips
• attends and participates in workshops and in-services training to update job-related skills. Delivery Driver
Better Trucks-Lisle, IL
November 2019 to August 2020
• Amazon Delivery Driver: Deliver packages in a timely and safe manner. Paraprofessional
Thornton Fractional South High School-Lansing, IL
September 2018 to October 2019
• Served as a Library Aide in the LRC. Job includes checking in and out books, reviewing inventory, organizing and maintaining the library, assisting and educating students on accessing the internet and online resources, hosting book discussions to motivate students, assist teachers when using LRC equipment and resources. Also serves as an after-school assistant for the homework center.
• Served Gender Sexuality Alliance Club Sponsor. Duties include managing student activities, chaperoning projects, counseling students, and supporting their efforts to be active in their communities.
• Served as Auditorium Manager. Assist and manage events that happen within the auditorium. Assist and guide theater technicians as they work performances. Manage the schedule and attend all events.
• Served as Assistant Speech Coach. Duties include coaching students, building and maintaining the student roster,leading club meetings, finding resources for students to pick pieces from, managing club schedule, managing paperwork for building requests, rosters, school buses, etc., judging competitions, and managing club budget.
• Served as Drama Club Webmaster. Manage the website for the high school drama club, including creating and organizing Drama Club events on a calendar, corresponding with directors and scheduling events, updating past year's production pages, managing Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat accounts, and sharing content on the website.
Flower Vendor
GRAND SERVICES-Homewood, IL
May 2014 to September 2019
Tend to the garden section at Home Depot. Arrange new product, Maintain the displays, and water the flowers. Seasonal Job only available during the Spring and Summer. Front Desk Associate - Melanie Fitness Center
Village Of Dolton-Dolton, IL
November 2016 to April 2018
Enroll customers in memberships and give tours of the fitness center, make collection calls from delinquent accounts, clean and maintain fitness center, teach members how to use equipment, and deal with customer inquires.
Sales Associate
Blick Art Materials-Chicago, IL
May 2017 to June 2017
Greeting and engaging customers, working register and promoting in-store sales, answer calls and customer inquiries, Stocking and merchandising the store, help promote and make sales, clean bathrooms.
Film Critic
indieWIRE-Park City, UT
January 2015 to February 2015
Visit Sundance Film Festival; interview participants in the festival and Write editorial pieces about the festival
Education
M.A. in English
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL
September 2021 to Present
Bachelor's in Cinema Arts and Science
Columbia College-Chicago - Chicago, IL
August 2012 to May 2016
Skills
• Customer Service (3 years)
• Office Administration (1 year)
• Copywriting (2 years)
• Word (10+ years)
• Powerpoint
• Premiere (4 years)
• Indesign (Less than 1 year)
• Photoshop (3 years)
• Photography (4 years)
• Final Cut Pro (5 years)
• iMovie (5 years)
• Social Networking (5 years)
• Time Management
• Typing
• Filming
• Video Production
• Classroom Management
• Adobe Premiere
• Video Editing
• Tutoring
• Special Education
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Blogging
• Sales
• Google Suite
• Delivery driver experience
• Communication skills
• Heavy lifting
• Box truck
• Driving
• Moving
• Commercial driving
• Teaching
• Early childhood education
• Experience working with students
• Classroom experience
• Lesson planning
• Literacy education
• Computer skills
• Customer service
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Teaching
• Experience working with students
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Substitute Teaching Certification
Driver's License
Substitute Teaching Certification
Assessments
High school classroom management — Proficient
October 2019
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Proficient
Early childhood development — Proficient
May 2022
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
March 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Groups
Grow Your Own Chicago - Teachers Cohort
August 2021 to Present
Publications
FROM CHICAGO TO PARK CITY: A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO RICK FAMUYIWA AND "DOPE"
https://www.rogerebert.com/sundance/from-chicago-to-park-city-a-personal-connection-to-rick- famuyiwa-and-dope
February 2015
Personal connections are made to Rick Famuyiwa's career and latest film. Sundance Review: ‘How to Change the World’ is a Rousing History of Greenpeace
http://www.indiewire.com/2015/01/sundance-review-how-to-change-the-world-is-a-rousing-history-of- greenpeace-65936/
January 2015
A Review of the documentary "How To Change The World" when it debuted at Sundance Film Festival.
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