Ashaunta Bivins
Lynwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated candidate aiming to join organizations that emphasize supportive cultures for acquiring and utilizing new skills and technologies to enhance overall performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Housing Inc.
Country Club Hills, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Autism Academy
Frankfort, IL
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District 194 columbia Central
Steger, IL
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
Pre K Teacher
Teach Me How Academy
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Education
Associate in Early Child Development - Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05-2017
Medical Billing And Coding -
Olympia College
Merrillville, IN11-2004
Bachelor of Science -
Lewis University
Romeoville, ILSkills
- Individualized service planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Self-advocacy training
- Crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Housing Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Autism Academy
07.2021 - 06.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District 194 columbia Central
09.2019 - 07.2021
Pre K Teacher
Teach Me How Academy
09.2015 - 09.2019
Associate in Early Child Development - Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
Medical Billing And Coding -
Olympia College
Bachelor of Science -
Lewis University
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