Amanda Maki
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Energetic Early Childhood Paraprofessional eager to help young children excel. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports children's self-empowerment. Able to remain poised in any type of situation. Pursuing a new position as a Nanny where current child care skills gained will be widely appreciated.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Community Unit School District 300
Lake in The Hills, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Under direction of classroom teacher, assisted and facilitated classroom activities of fifteen students, ages three to five years old.
- Assisted in providing and maintaining safe and healthy environment that is productive to learning process
- Cleaned, organized, and restocked classroom for upcoming classes
- Exercised behavior management and maintained control of students assigned to care
- Guided and supported children's acquisition of social skills
Weekend Babysitter
Tess Khan
Streamwood, IL
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Watched one-year-old infant for one to two weekends per month
- Communicated with child at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationship
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening play room and kitchen
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
- Monitored schedule to maintain sleeping, eating and play time for child
Associate Manager
Express
Schaumburg, IL
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales
Family Babysitter
Jilian Moncada
Crystal Lake, IL
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Watched three sisters (ages 6 months-6 years across duration of job) once or twice weekly while their mother worked
- Fostered close relationships with girls by discussing school, friends, and hobbies
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
Education
Associate of Arts - Completed Coursework Towards Associate in Arts
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- First Aid and CPR
Certification
Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement
Languages
English
Timeline
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Community Unit School District 300
08.2020 - Current
Weekend Babysitter
Tess Khan
08.2020 - 10.2021
Family Babysitter
Jilian Moncada
09.2015 - 08.2019
Associate Manager
Express
08.2015 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Completed Coursework Towards Associate in Arts
Elgin Community College
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