Aleyna Bartnick
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with student teaching experience at Von Steuben Metropolitan High School, skilled in classroom management and lesson planning. Experience as a paraprofessional at Niles West High School from 2022 to 2023. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative teaching methods and personalized support. Strong communicator and problem solver, dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Von Steuben Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Prepared teaching materials and visual aids to support lesson objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Coordinated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions for students requiring extra assistance.
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible.
- Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Adapted lesson content for students with special needs to ensure inclusive education.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Crew Member
Raising Cane’s
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
Paraprofessional
Niles West High School
Skokie, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with students in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
- Assisted certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and developing student skills.
- Compiled materials, set up visual aids and organized supplies for planned lessons.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained classroom order to keep environment learning focused.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Accompanied teacher on class trips to assist with supervising behavior and safety issues.
- Attended in-service workshops and training programs to improve knowledge and skills.
- Modeled positive behaviors to elevate classroom standards.
- Kept lead teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Led individual and small group sessions to address class material.
- Helped with student needs assessment by monitoring student comprehension and assisting struggling students.
- Supported classroom administrative needs with photocopying, managing digital files and organizing materials.
- Identified and removed classroom and facility safety hazards.
- Assisted students with software and hardware challenges.
- Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others.
- Monitored classroom behavior to proactively model healthy interaction and conflict-resolution.
Undergraduate Research Lab Worker
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected, extracted, and entered data with high degree of accuracy.
- Conducted safety interviews and monitored subjects during study visits to report adverse events.
- Did hands-on research involving going out into the field, collecting data, conducting experiments.
- Reviewed literature on environmental science to help researchers plan and implement studies.
- Assisted research coordinators in conducting clinical trials and controlling patient flow.
Supplementary Instructor
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Recorded student clock hours daily using Google Sheets and submitted completed hard copy student sign-in sheets weekly to data management.
- Held small group sessions outside of class to help students review the material covered in class.
- Implemented multi-subject education covering mathematics and science.
- Interacted positively with students to maximize engagement and promote academic success.
- Used variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques to help students with different learning styles excel.
- Applied learner-centered and high-impact instructional methods to achieve teaching goals.
- Delivered successful instruction for culturally diverse group of adults with varying levels of education.
- Worked with individual students to develop and meet learning objectives.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administration.
- Cultivated learning atmosphere encouraging critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.
Shift Leader
Five Guys
Geneva, IL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Supervised, motivated and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Uphold company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Generated reports to assess performance and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
- Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Managed and mentored staff members.
- Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout organization.
Crew Member
Five Guys
Geneva, IL
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed cleaning duties, including wiping tables and equipment, sweeping and refilling stock.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter, drive-thru, kitchen and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Packed all fast-food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
- Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Uphold high standards of productivity and quality in all areas of operations.
- Observed safety precautions and practices when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Identified unacceptable work or materials and independently corrected problems to keep operations on-target.
- Answered customer questions and took orders.
- Restocked supplies removed trash and cleaned areas.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Operated fryers and grills, assisted with putting orders together and bagged items for customers.
- Totaled bills accepted payments and returned change.
Education
Student Teaching -
Von Steuben
Chicago, IL06.2025
Masters of Secondary Education -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2024
Paraprofessional Training -
Niles West High School
Skokie, IL12.2022
High School Diploma -
Geneva High School
Geneva, IL05.2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Behavior management
- Student tutoring
- Team contributions
- Safety
- Workplace efficiency
- Team supervision
- Staff development
- Equipment assembly
- Equipment operation
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Superior communication skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Concise time management abilities
- Attention to detail
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom material selection
- Teach social skills
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Planning
- Customer relations
- Research
- Verbal communication
- Coordination
- Teamwork
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Report development
- Data entry
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy development
- Student motivation
- Discussion leadership
- Secondary education
- Teacher support
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Educational research
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Community involvement
- Creative activities such as drawing or crocheting
- Anything involving music engagement
Certification
- In the process of obtaining an ELIS Certification for the next school year
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Von Steuben Metropolitan High School
01.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Raising Cane’s
01.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Niles West High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Lab Worker
Loyola University Chicago
05.2022 - 08.2022
Supplementary Instructor
Loyola University Chicago
08.2021 - 05.2022
Shift Leader
Five Guys
08.2019 - 08.2020
Crew Member
Five Guys
07.2017 - 08.2019
Student Teaching -
Von Steuben
Masters of Secondary Education -
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science -
Loyola University of Chicago
Paraprofessional Training -
Niles West High School
High School Diploma -
Geneva High School
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