Asia Davis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven ability to thrive in supportive and inclusive educational environments, adept at adapting to diverse student needs while fostering collaboration with educators. Eager to transition into a new field, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to make meaningful contributions. Committed to delivering exceptional service and support, with a solid understanding of customer needs and conflict resolution strategies. Recognized for reliability and a proactive approach, consistently focused on building positive relationships that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kozminski School
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered tailored academic and behavioral assistance to enhance learning experiences for K-2 special education students and support educators.
- Administered sensitive student data management to uphold regulatory compliance with school and district requirements.
- Collaborate with educators and families to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive classroom environment.
- Advocated for student needs during IEP meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance in academic or social-emotional areas.
Behavioral Therapy Support Specialist
The Place for Children with Autism
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children ages 2–6.
- Documented therapy session details and tracked client progress to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Implemented strategies to improve communication, social interactions, and independent living capabilities for individuals.
- Provided exceptional customer service to families and caregivers, addressing inquiries and concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans for children with autism.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and addressing system vulnerabilities before they impacted users.
- Improved team morale and cohesion by initiating regular team-building activities and feedback sessions.
Assistant Teacher
Right at School
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated with parents and staff to ensure understanding and student success.
- Supported lesson planning and implementation, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Assisted in classroom management and behavior guidance for diverse student groups.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Student Success Ambassador
AmeriCorps City Year
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered academic and social-emotional support to students in a fast-paced school setting.
- Built strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty, contributing to increased engagement.
- Coordinated with teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Facilitated community engagement initiatives to foster relationships between students and local organizations.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts, enhancing participation through targeted outreach strategies.
- Developed and implemented educational programming focusing on social-emotional learning for diverse student populations.
- Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
- Established positive relationships with local business owners, leveraging those relationships to secure sponsorships.
- Strengthened cooperation in scientific research, establishing partnerships with international research institutions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05-2027
High School Diploma -
Carver Military Academy
Chicago, IL06-2016
Skills
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
- Data Entry & Record Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Team Collaboration & Training
- Student & Family Engagement
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Skills strategies
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Sensory integration
- Reading instruction
- Literacy intervention
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
- Mobility assistance
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Client relations
- Scheduling
- Follow-up skills
- Call management
- Product knowledge
- Paperwork processing
- Administrative support
- Team development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Prioritization
- Building rapport
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Technical support
- Clerical support
- Filing
- Dispute resolution
- Coordination
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kozminski School
04.2024 - 03.2025
Behavioral Therapy Support Specialist
The Place for Children with Autism
10.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Teacher
Right at School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Success Ambassador
AmeriCorps City Year
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Malcolm X College
High School Diploma -
Carver Military Academy
Additional Information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & basic CRM systems
- Strong background in customer-facing roles (education + service)