Ariana Coss
Chicago
Summary
Personable and adaptable education professional with a proactive approach to fostering positive learning environments and ensuring smooth classroom operations. Possesses a solid understanding of classroom management and educational principles, complemented by effective communication and organizational skills. Known for flexibility and reliability, seamlessly integrating into diverse classroom settings while maintaining instructional continuity. Committed to team collaboration and achieving results, with a proven ability to engage students and support their learning journey.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CPS Substitute
Chicago Public Schools CPS
03.2025 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Intern/Work Student
City College of Chicago
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans tailored to individual child needs.
- Adapted lessons based on individual learning styles for increased student understanding of key concepts.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to promote critical thinking skills while fostering peer collaboration.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self-esteem building and intrinsic motivation in children.
- Promoted positive behavior by modeling empathy, active listening, and respect for diversity.
- Improved children''s communication skills by incorporating storytelling, role play, and group activities.
- Contributed to a nurturing atmosphere by providing consistent guidance, encouragement, and praise to young learners.
- Enhanced children''s social and emotional skills by implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
- Strengthened fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or manipulative toys usage.
Education
Art Associates - Early Childhood Education
Harry S. Truman
12-2024
High School Diploma -
Amundsen High School
06-2022
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Subject matter expertise
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Adaptable
- Safety awareness
- Multi-subject instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Google classroom
- Excellent communication
- Small group tutoring
- Spanish fluency
- Teamwork
- Reliable
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Awards
Golden Apple- 2022-05, Teach Chicago Tomorrow/ SEED scholarship- 2022-05, OMD Scholar- 2022-08, Star Scholar- 2022-08, ECACE Scholarship- 2023-12
Timeline
CPS Substitute
Chicago Public Schools CPS
03.2025 - Current
Intern/Work Student
City College of Chicago
07.2022 - 05.2024
Art Associates - Early Childhood Education
Harry S. Truman
High School Diploma -
Amundsen High School
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