Experience

CCSD 62 SCHOOL DISTRICT
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Behavior Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present


NORTH DUPAGE SP ED COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Assists teachers with curriculum instruction • Create cross-curricular weekly lesson plans • Develop activities to assist students to meet and exceed their current IEP goals • Assist in creating new IEP goals for students • Create materials to reinforce mastery of skills • Customize activities for students allowing them to work in their zone of proximal development • Supports children with various emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social needs • Provide regulation exercises customized to each students needs • Teach children how to effectively communicate using verbal language and the use of a CoreBoard • Support students in activities of daily living to promote independence • Conduct weekly e-learning 1:1 sessions with students via Zoom Show less



Nicolette Komie and Associates

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Therapist

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Worked directly with children 3 years old-21 years old supporting strengths and developmental needs • Worked directly with families of children supporting their needs • Follow academic, social, and behavioral programs to meet the child’s developmental needs • Wrote daily treatment notes and track behavior • Attended weekly team meetings and monthly family meetings • Provided families with supportive strategies matching the child’s unique needs • Assisted children in learning how to use CoreBoard and TouchChat functionally • Experience working with children with severe non-verbal autism Show less



KinderCare Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Center Director

  • May 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Managed an early learning center with a capacity of 145 students as well as a staff of 40 teachers • Managed business operations of the company including enrollment, financials, and licensing • Accomplished NAC and ExceleRate Gold quality of standard for the center • Partnered with the State of Illinois to provide Child Care Assistance for low income families • Implemented high quality early childhood education for children 6 weeks though 12 years of age • Provided frequent communication with families • Responsible for parent accounts, billing, and processing of payments • Fluent in the Illinois Action for Children subsidy process • Acts as a personal lesion for children who have various disabilities including developmental, behavioral and emotional disabilities • Advocated for the needs of the students within the center • Collaborated with other professionals including teachers and therapists to maintain consistency in the child’s learning environment • Provided continuous professional development for staff members to maintain credentials • Created weekly schedule for employees by evaluating the childcare needs of the center • Conducted frequent meetings with center staff and families • Hold staff reviews to execute staff growth and development Show less



Vine Academy, LLC

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Primary program director and lead teacher

  • Jun 2016 - May 2018

  • Create lesson plans for literacy, geography, science, math, and Montessori work time for up to 15 students ages 4.5-9 years old. • Create a multisensory approach to learning through various hands on materials supplementing age appropriate curriculum. • Oversee and consult with the primary team of 3 teachers. • Advise primary teachers on lessons and methods of teaching • Serve as Head of admissions for primary program• Conduct information sessions, student shadow days, enrollment forms for new students • Plan after school social events for students including holiday parties, movie nights, game nights, and art nights. • Plan, coordinate, and implement five primary/elementary field trips per year to various events/places in the community, such as museums, outdoor learning facilities, learning centers, plays, multicultural events, and library trips. • Frequent communication with parents via email, phone, and in-person regarding student achievement, struggles, and action plans for skill improvement. • Write narrative reports indicating student progress and goals (10 times per year per student) • Check in with students for emotional, social, or behavioral needs • Problem solving with students • Fitness instructor Show less

• Primary teacher and projected learning instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Taught students grades K-2 science, writing, math, history• Created projects and taught up to 15 students in grades 2-5 executive functioning skills including project management, organization, time management, and planning



Montessori Connection

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Assistant Early Childhood Montessori Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for providing the lead teacher with day to day duties and responsibilities • Prepared the classroom for daily activities and lessons • Directly supervised up to 25 students • Taught age appropriate lessons • Provided a nurturing and safe learning environment • Provided 1:1 reading intervention for students at risk Responsible for providing the lead teacher with day to day duties and responsibilities • Prepared the classroom for daily activities and lessons • Directly supervised up to 25 students • Taught age appropriate lessons • Provided a nurturing and safe learning environment • Provided 1:1 reading intervention for students at risk



Nurturing Wisdom Tutoring

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proctored Test Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for overseeing proctored test administers • Scheduled test dates at three different locations each week, communicated with families and tutors, organized materials for test taking, tracked tests completed, sent updates to tutoring directors

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for administration for a private middle school and tutoring company• Assisted directors and tutors with communication of programs to parents of students and students• Coordinated and scheduled student testing• Managed entry of student profile and academic achievements• Prepared practice standardized testing• Administered standardized practice test • Fulfilled orders and distributed test material

• Projected learning intern

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for directly supervising up to 12 students and learning to help them develop skills in executive functioning as well as learning to use positive discipline and classroom management principles • Provided a positive working environment for students to engage in independent work, tracked student progress, discussed student difficulties, assisted students with breakdown of tasks Responsible for directly supervising up to 12 students and learning to help them develop skills in executive functioning as well as learning to use positive discipline and classroom management principles • Provided a positive working environment for students to engage in independent work, tracked student progress, discussed student difficulties, assisted students with breakdown of tasks