Abriana Diaz
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in classroom environment with 2 years of experience. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Offer student supervision paired with outstanding communication skills. Responsible and versatile professional with delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
LADSE
Lagrange, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ABC Learning Tree
Chicago, Illinois
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, nap time, outside play and other activities.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Helped to maintain a safe and fun learning environment.
- Assisted in creating and implementing daily lesson plans for children.
- Provided individualized attention to each child, helping them with their development needs.
- Fostered positive relationships between children, staff members, and parents.
- Supported teachers in preparing materials for activities and lessons.
- Assisted in the supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
- Encouraged healthy habits such as hand washing, good nutrition, and physical activity during structured times throughout the day.
- Cared for infants by changing diapers, feeding formula and solid foods, and providing emotional support to young ones.
- Assisted in keeping records of attendance and progress reports for students.
- Monitored classrooms to ensure safety standards were being met at all times.
- Provided assistance during nap time; making sure each child was comfortable before sleeping.
- Read stories aloud to children while engaging them with questions about the plotlines or characters' motivations.
- Helped organize classroom materials such as books, art supplies, toys.
- Answered inquiries from parents regarding their child's development process.
- Performed light cleaning duties within the daycare facility such as sanitizing surfaces and tidying up common areas.
- Ensured that all relevant health and safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Collaborated with other teaching staff members to develop new strategies for better student engagement.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects like painting or drawing which helped nurture a child's imagination.
- Offered support during snack time by assisting children in opening packages and pouring drinks when necessary.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, IL08-2021
Skills
- Documentation
- Special Education Support
- Learning Strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom support
- Small Group Instruction
- Educational assistance
- Schedule Management
- Safety understanding
- Activity Planning
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Modification
- Multitasking
- No Child Left Behind certified
- Excellent Communication
- Patient
- Teacher Assistance
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Effective Communication
- Child Development Certification
- Organized
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Welcoming each and every child (August 2 2022)
Sudden infant death syndrome (June 4 2022)
Mandated reporter (May 2022)
Food handler (May 2022)
Shaken baby syndrome (May 15 2022)
Lead and water (August 9 2022)
Child development, health, and safety basics (November 17 2022)
CPR certified (December 2022)
Timeline
Paraprofessional
LADSE
04.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ABC Learning Tree
03.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Welcoming each and every child (August 2 2022)
Sudden infant death syndrome (June 4 2022)
Mandated reporter (May 2022)
Food handler (May 2022)
Shaken baby syndrome (May 15 2022)
Lead and water (August 9 2022)
Child development, health, and safety basics (November 17 2022)
CPR certified (December 2022)
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