Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Alethia Collins

Oak Park,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching diverse learners.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Oak Park And River Forest High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment for all.
  • Collaborated with experienced teachers to develop effective strategies for classroom management.
  • Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote a positive learning environment.


Paraeducator

Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2017 - 01.2024
  • Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
  • Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
  • Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance in academic or social-emotional areas.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Test Administration
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Certification

  • Substitute Teacher's License
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Student Teacher

Oak Park And River Forest High School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Paraeducator

Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2017 - 01.2024

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Special Education

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Substitute Teacher's License
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR Certification
Alethia Collins