Alicia Franciskovich
Charleston,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with a passion for empowering students to develop vital life skills that promote lifelong success, skilled in creating engaging hands-on lessons that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, and committed to cultivating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students are supported and motivated to reach their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot
Mattoon, IL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Utilized active listening and problem-solving skills to address customer concerns and provide appropriate solutions
- Addressed customer inquiries, resolved issues, and offered solutions to ensure customer satisfaction escalating issuing to management when necessary
- Collaborate with associates and other departments (such as garden, appliances, millwork, lumber, hardware, electrical, plumbing) to meet customer needs
- Handle multiple customer interactions simultaneously, while maintaining professionalism and accuracy
- Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent service delivery
Lead Infant Teacher
Horizons Daycare
Vandalia, IL
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants by ensuring the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of each child is met
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory, cognitive, and motor development
- Engage infants in simple play activities such as singing, playing with toys, reading books to stimulate development
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage developmental milestones such as reaching, crawling, and walking
- Ensure proper sleep routines for infants, adhering to all guidelines for safe sleeping practices
- Keep parents/guardians informed about their child's daily activities, health, and milestones through conversation and accurate records
- Work closely with other caregivers and teachers to provide consistent infant care and support
- Provide a stimulating, educational environment that encourages curiosity and exploration
- Adapt learning experiences to meet the unique needs of each child, including infants with special needs or developmental delays
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to stay updated on early childhood education practices, health and safety regulations, and licensing requirements
Lead Infant Teacher
Treehouse Daycare Inc
Effingham, IL
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants by ensuring the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of each child is met
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory, cognitive, and motor development
- Engage infants in simple play activities such as singing, playing with toys, reading books to stimulate development
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage developmental milestones such as reaching, crawling, and walking
- Ensure proper sleep routines for infants, adhering to all guidelines for safe sleeping practices
- Keep parents/guardians informed about their child's daily activities, health, and milestones through conversation and accurate records
- Work closely with other caregivers and teachers to provide consistent infant care and support
- Provide a stimulating, educational environment that encourages curiosity and exploration
- Adapt learning experiences to meet the unique needs of each child, including infants with special needs or developmental delays
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to stay updated on early childhood education practices, health and safety regulations, and licensing requirements
Floater Teacher
Christian Child Care
Lincoln, IL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Move between classrooms to provide coverage for teachers on breaks, during preparation time, or in cases of absence
- Adapt to different age groups and classroom settings from infants to school aged children
- Implement the lesson plans provided by the absent teacher to ensure continuity of the early childhood eduction program
- Maintain a structured environment by managing behavior, and ensuring classroom routines are followed.
- Build trust with children by providing comfort and reassurance in the absence of their regular teacher
- Report to the lead teacher upon their return regarding any updates about the children
- Document any and all incidents and share them with the regular teacher and the center director
Education
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Education: Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Financial Literacy
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2024
National Director Certification -
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12-2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MOSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, ILSome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, ILSkills
- Family and Consumer Sciences Content Knowledge
- Hands-on Teaching and Lab Instruction
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Student Engagement and Motivation
Certification
- Aim4Excellence National Director Credential
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Food Service Sanitation Certified
- Mandated Reporter Training
Professional Experience
Student Teaching
Fall 2024 Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah, IL
- Designed and delivered lesson plans for Foods and Nutrition, International Foods, and Parenting tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback to promote academic growth.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to plan, implement, and adjust curriculum based on student performance and individual learning needs.
- Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences, contributing to discussions on student progress and areas for improvement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities, attending workshops and collaborating with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum
Spring 2024 Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon, IL
- Observed and assisted lead teachers in delivering lessons across various subjects, gaining exposure to diverse teaching methods and classroom environments.
Special Education Practicum
Spring 2024 Charleston High School, Charleston, IL
- Observed and assisted lead teachers in delivering lessons across various subjects, gaining exposure to diverse teaching methods and classroom environments.
Observations
Fall 2022-Spring 2024 Clay City, Mattoon, Charleston, Waterloo, and Arcola School Districts
- Provided active support in a range of Family and Consumer Sciences classrooms, including Life Skills, Child Development, Culinary Arts, and Fashion & Design.
- Observed and analyzed classroom management strategies, instructional techniques, differentiated instruction, and other effective teaching practices.
- Gained insight into teaching strategies for special populations through observation in a special education classroom setting.
Timeline
Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot
05.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Infant Teacher
Horizons Daycare
11.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Infant Teacher
Treehouse Daycare Inc
09.2019 - 11.2021
Floater Teacher
Christian Child Care
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Education: Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Financial Literacy
Eastern Illinois University
National Director Certification -
National Louis University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Louis Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Lincoln Christian University
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