Experience

Park Ridge Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2022 - Present

• • Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

  Planning, implementing and evaluating preschool, early childhood programming and camps to meet community needs.



Congregation Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

• Wilmette, IL

• Communications Coordinator

  • 2012 - 2013

  -Utilized MS Word, Excel, ConstantContact.com, and MailChimp.com to provide updates and electronic newsletters twice per week to 750+ families, resulting in increasing communication of programs, community announcements, and attendance. -Designed and edited weekly MS PowerPoint presentations for TV monitor within facility to inform attendees of current programs with pertinent information using visual media. -Organized supplies and office facility to increase efficiency of daily operations and decrease cost of supplies. -Collaborated with Executive Director to obtain accurate information for weekly publications, meeting deadlines successfully. -Utilized MS Word, PowerPoint, and researched Google images for updating information on events, membership, and calendar, resulting in providing communication for community awareness and enhancing announcements to generate appeal for all ages. Show less



Northbrook Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Early Childhood Coordinator

  • 2010 - 2012

  -Supervised staff of 9 preschool teachers daily -Managed daily operations in addition to hosting large events -Acted as Liaison between preschool instructors and Leisure Services Supervisor -Utilized TimePro software to complete bi-weekly payroll -Negotiated with vendors and other contractors for comparison of prices and program quality -Utilized MS Excel to highlight and order materials -Coordinated marketing and media publication for special events -Provided staffing updates for Park District Board -Utilized Outlook daily to schedule meetings/ appointments, and increase contacts -Developed, organized, and presented programs for children, families and staff, which met allocated budget parameters and increased enrollment by 3%. -Utilized Publisher to design the parent handbook and wrote program/class descriptions for seasonal brochures -Organized and coordinated field trips, special events, and presenters -Managed and planned Teacher-in-Service programs for over 15 teachers -Observed and evaluated teaching techniques and classroom activities -Created student and teacher assessment tools, conducted observations, and established higher expectations for teachers -Recruited and trained 20+ volunteers in procedures for special events -Analyzed roles and supervised delegated tasks to volunteers and staff -Recognized and acknowledged time of volunteers and staff in monthly newsletters -Selected as Program Representative at Community-wide Education and Child Care Fair -Consulted with North Shore Special Recreation Association Show less



National Louis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Supervisor

  • 1998 - 2008

  -Supervised 75+ student teachers to provide support and promoted positive interaction with classroom teacher. -Observed student teaching methods, initiated guidelines and strategies, and presented constructive feedback to generate evaluations for Practicum and Student Teaching courses. -Initiated daily reflective journal entries, and reviewed student teacher compositions to focus on highlight of the day, analyzing and improving teaching outcomes. -Evaluated portfolios, and advised students on time-management, curriculum-management, lesson plan development, and strategies for student-behavior modification, which strengthened teaching abilities and performance. Show less



Various Elementary Schools

• Chicago

• Teacher/Reading Specialist

  • 1991 - 1997

  Second Grade Teacher at The Rosenwald School, Chicago, IL Reading Paraprofessional at Romona School, Wilmette, IL Reading Specialist at Prairie School, Buffalo Grove, IL Second Grade Teacher at The Rosenwald School, Chicago, IL Reading Paraprofessional at Romona School, Wilmette, IL Reading Specialist at Prairie School, Buffalo Grove, IL