Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2012 - Present

Whittier, Abraham Lincoln and Longfellow Elementary Schools - General Education Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2018

My responsibilities included collaborating with my lead classroom teacher with various tasks including differentiated lesson preparation, grading assessments, and classroom management. I led differentiated guided reading groups and novel studies, with all literacy skill ranges. I designed and implemented math instruction in small groups and hosted one-on-one conferencing sessions with students in writer’s workshop for individualized feedback and support. I assisted with one-on-one support for students with IEPs using specified testing modifications and accommodations and utilized technology to support students in all core subjects. I assumed lead teahcer role when required and participated in weekly Homework Helper after school tutoring program at Whittier School (2017-18). Show less

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Low incidence Special Education Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

Support students with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as significant communication, emotional and medical needs. Execute monthly benchmark testing; observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress. Assumed lead teacher role when required. Facilitator for after-school Best Buddies Program and Special Olympics Bocce Ball and Basketball teams.

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Second Grade Student Teacher

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

Developed, planned and utilized lesson plans for diverse student population of 23. Used formal and informal assessment to improve instruction and increase student learning. Assisted with parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and presented parent curriculum introduction. Participated in Professional Development Training focused on new language arts curriculum, and seminar on culture, climate and student outcomes

Language Arts Teacher/Academic Interventionist

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Taught LEARN's Language Arts curriculum, planned lessons and activities that align with Common Core State Standards. Monitored student growth through Student Learning Objectives and various pre and post-assessments. Collaborated with Diverse Learning Staff to meet IEP and 504 plan goals. Participated in various Professional Development meetings/activities. Communicated with parents consistently throughout the school year. Began small group reading intervention focused on fluency and comprehension mid-year. Show less

District 97 - Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Oct 2012

Followed teacher lesson plans on all subjects for general education, special needs classrooms as well as additional subjects such as art, Spanish, music and physical education. Followed teacher lesson plans on all subjects for general education, special needs classrooms as well as additional subjects such as art, Spanish, music and physical education.

Sit Stay Read - Volunteer/Program Manager for Non-Profit Literacy Organization

• Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

Led programs for 1st-3rd grade using dogs to help children read and write in Chicago Public Schools and community centers in at-risk neighborhoods. Recruited, scheduled, managed and motivated 90 volunteers.Coordinated and assisted at volunteer orientation and literacy training. Planned and implemented volunteer training for school programs. Supervised volunteer Guest Reader program for classroom visits.Managed volunteer and program database for mailings, contact information and fundraising. Led programs for 1st-3rd grade using dogs to help children read and write in Chicago Public Schools and community centers in at-risk neighborhoods. Recruited, scheduled, managed and motivated 90 volunteers.Coordinated and assisted at volunteer orientation and literacy training. Planned and implemented volunteer training for school programs. Supervised volunteer Guest Reader program for classroom visits.Managed volunteer and program database for mailings, contact information and fundraising.

Partner - The Living Room Gallery

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

Planned, organized, presented and marketed exhibitions. Collaborated with artists; hung shows, produced exhibitions and special events.Recruited and staged live musical acts for special events. Planned, organized, presented and marketed exhibitions. Collaborated with artists; hung shows, produced exhibitions and special events.Recruited and staged live musical acts for special events.

Recording Studio Manager - Dinovo's House of Sound

• Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

Managed staff and day-to-day operations of business.Scheduled audio engineers, interns, producers and musicians for recording sessions. Negotiated pricing with clients and maintained client accounts. Developed relationships with vendors. Managed staff and day-to-day operations of business.Scheduled audio engineers, interns, producers and musicians for recording sessions. Negotiated pricing with clients and maintained client accounts. Developed relationships with vendors.

Sr. Account Executive & North American Liaison

• Sep 1988 - Nov 1996

Planned, developed and executed sales strategies to exceed sales targets.Nurtured and maintained positive client relationships.Implemented international sales training for four offices and system-wide problem solver. Acted as liaison between company creative departments. Planned, developed and executed sales strategies to exceed sales targets.Nurtured and maintained positive client relationships.Implemented international sales training for four offices and system-wide problem solver. Acted as liaison between company creative departments.