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Anna Johnston

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking a paraprofessional position while I continue to complete my master's degree. Open and eager for opportunities to enhance my skills while contributing to the success of the school and its students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Independant
Arlington Heights, IL
07.2024 - Current
  • Established nurturing environments that fostered emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Ensured safe transportation for children to activities and events.
  • Cultivated trustful relationships with families and children in care.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Community Consolidated School District 21
Wheeling, IL
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated implementation of IEPs, incorporating accommodations and modifications for student needs.
  • Attended professional development sessions focused on early childhood education trends.
  • Promoted physical, behavioral, and social skill development through engaging class activities.

Store Manager

Johnnie-O
Newport Beach, USA
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Led the store to achieve and exceed its $450,000 fiscal seasonal goal.
  • Reached the store's $90,000 monthly goal in my first month managing which had been eluded by my predecessor since the store opening 7 months prior.
  • Nurtured, developed and maintained strong relationships with employees leading to higher performance rates and increased employee satisfaction.
  • Identified customer retention and upselling as areas for improvement through extensive data analysis.
  • Implemented 1-on-1 sales associate coaching and assisted in implementation of customer reach-out software.
  • Managed staff payroll and schedule.

Nanny

Private Family
Wilmington, USA
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Lived with the family with as the primary caregiver for the safety and well-being of the family's two children.
  • Provided a positive and nurturing environment to foster the social, emotional, and physical growth of the children.
  • Organized and supervised all activities.
  • Provided safe and reliable transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
12-2026

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Studies

University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
05.2022

Skills

  • Communication techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Learning environment management
  • Autism spectrum knowledge
  • Child development expertise
  • IEP implementation

Timeline

Nanny

Independant
07.2024 - Current

Paraeducator, Special Education

Community Consolidated School District 21
11.2023 - 05.2024

Store Manager

Johnnie-O
02.2023 - 10.2023

Nanny

Private Family
10.2020 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Studies

University of North Carolina
Anna Johnston