Experience

A CHILDS VIEW PRESCHOOL

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  *Aid in transitioning the focus of early preschool from daycare to educational and supporting of social, emotional, and physical development*Build trusting relationships with families and communicate regularly with them about their child’s behavior and emotional well-being*Tasked with guiding an assistant teacher in daily work and delegating tasks to her *Aid in transitioning the focus of early preschool from daycare to educational and supporting of social, emotional, and physical development*Build trusting relationships with families and communicate regularly with them about their child’s behavior and emotional well-being*Tasked with guiding an assistant teacher in daily work and delegating tasks to her



Penumbra

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House Staff

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  * Box office responsibilities at culturally diverse non-profit regional theater including customer service relations, sales deposits and reconciliation* House management responsibilities including volunteer management, patron logistics, and safety compliance * Box office responsibilities at culturally diverse non-profit regional theater including customer service relations, sales deposits and reconciliation* House management responsibilities including volunteer management, patron logistics, and safety compliance



Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  *Foster an environment for children 16-36 months to develop socially, emotionally, and physically through play and exploration*Lesson plan to outline a variety of activities that encourage such development and keep children safe and entertained*Communicate effectively with families and colleagues to create the most nurturing environment for each child *Foster an environment for children 16-36 months to develop socially, emotionally, and physically through play and exploration*Lesson plan to outline a variety of activities that encourage such development and keep children safe and entertained*Communicate effectively with families and colleagues to create the most nurturing environment for each child



Private Home

• Nanny

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  * Full time care of children ages 1, 7 and 10 and home management* Responsible for physical, emotional, and academic needs during week including focused attention on reinforcing healthy coping mechanisms to mitigate anxiety disorder

• Nanny

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  * Provide childcare for children ages four, six, and nine years old on a weekly basis* Guide the children in educational play time, integrated with activities that promote the development of fine and gross motor skill, along with cognitive and social development* Aid in parenting responsibilities such as feeding, bathing, potty training, discipline, and bedtime



Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Care Worker Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  * Integral member of the youth care worker staff, responsible for enforcing daily structure, aiding youth with homework, and individually processing with residents to provide therapeutic experiences in a home with ten boys ages 11-14* Conceptualized and implemented an incentive plan for youth who displayed most improvement in program behavior, school, and therapy sessions to earn special outings with gift cards * Integral member of the youth care worker staff, responsible for enforcing daily structure, aiding youth with homework, and individually processing with residents to provide therapeutic experiences in a home with ten boys ages 11-14* Conceptualized and implemented an incentive plan for youth who displayed most improvement in program behavior, school, and therapy sessions to earn special outings with gift cards



Merillac Social Center

• Volunteer/ Childcare Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  * Assisting the staff weekly in providing nutritious meals , childcare, and education for the Early Development Program, which serves the needs of children ages 15 months to 4 years* Leading activities that encourage motor skill development; dancing and obstacle courses to stimulate gross motor skills, and painting and puzzles to stimulate fine motor skills* Compiling resources for the weekly newsletter according to the present concerns of the Early Development parents * Assisting the staff weekly in providing nutritious meals , childcare, and education for the Early Development Program, which serves the needs of children ages 15 months to 4 years* Leading activities that encourage motor skill development; dancing and obstacle courses to stimulate gross motor skills, and painting and puzzles to stimulate fine motor skills* Compiling resources for the weekly newsletter according to the present concerns of the Early Development parents



Sarah's Circle

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Distribution/ Volunteer

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  * Weekly commitment aiding a daytime women's shelter with allocating the distribution of survival supplies, such as toiletries, over the counter medication, and food for the female homeless population in Chicago * Weekly commitment aiding a daytime women's shelter with allocating the distribution of survival supplies, such as toiletries, over the counter medication, and food for the female homeless population in Chicago



Loyola Stritch Junior Service League

• League Member and Volunteer

  • May 2006 - Dec 2006

  Participated in a yearlong immersion in service activities that included preparing food for clients at the Ronald McDonald House, aiding in the logistical coordination of the annual Summer Festival at Misericordia Home for the mentally challenged, and serving homeless clients a restaurant-style meal at Inspiration Cafe Participated in a yearlong immersion in service activities that included preparing food for clients at the Ronald McDonald House, aiding in the logistical coordination of the annual Summer Festival at Misericordia Home for the mentally challenged, and serving homeless clients a restaurant-style meal at Inspiration Cafe