Illeece Shaw
Cell: 646-***-**** ********@*****.***
Middle School Sub/Paraprofessional
Passionate in serving the future through the minds of children. Punctual, patient, energetic, productive, and goal oriented. Devoted to becoming a proficient and progressive educator. Active listener and effective communicator that motivates the youth. Practices constructivist’s view of teaching to promote higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in children. Actively seeking a teaching position to gain further experience and establish myself as a professional instructor and mentor. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Creative and precise in lesson planning
• Implement engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Establishes a safe and welcoming environment for students to thrive and grow
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to connect with children of various ages • Positive and can-do attitude
• Supports and promotes diversity and inclusivity
amongst all children and families
• Reliable and willingness to continuously improve WORK EXPERIENCE
Activity Specialist September 2018 - Present New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) 36-36 33rd St Suite 504, Long Island City, NY 11106
• Teaches Art and Leadership
• Designs and delivers age-appropriate and engaging lessons that capture student interests
• Ability to work as part of a team within a school community
• Excellent collaboration and cooperation with team members to complete specific tasks on a daily basis • Communicates effectively and respectfully with a diverse constituent
• Maintains professional communication with internal staff
• Primary focus is the safety and care of students
• Adheres to policies and procedures in a proactive manner
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment Youth Counselor March 2016 – April 2017 Sheltering in Arms 103 Shore Ave, Jamaica, NY 11443
• Counseled sheltered youth
• Develop engaging motivational talks with the youth
• Design fun and creative bulletin boards that displays student work
• Attends to the sheltered youth physical and emotional needs throughout the day
• Attentive to the youth's safety in the home
• Maintains a higher degree of confidentiality of the sheltered youth's health information
• Assist to plan, organize, and manage ceremonies and other Sheltering In Arms events
• Keeps a clean, safe and organized environment for the sheltered youth. EDUCATION
CUNY John Jay College, NY Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies/ Graduated Sept. 2015 - GPA: 3.677) Life Sciences Secondary School, Manhattan NY High School Diploma Graduated June 2009 OTHER SKILLS
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom,
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Arts and Crafts: Cardstock Crafts, Tye-dye, Stress Balls, Physical therapy activities
• DIY Projects
Illeece Shaw
Cell: (646*-***-**** ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
New York Junior Tennis League
Mayra Villarreal ********@****.*** Paraprofessional at I.S. 061 Activity Specialist NYJTL Valerie Ejiogu *******@******.*** Paraprofessional at Private Charter School