Andre Roberts
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Motivated professional with solid several-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Mahalia Jackson
Chicago, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools (Edward A. Bouchet)
Chicago, IL
10.2011 - 06.2022
- Provide students with individualized attention, assist them with schoolwork, and assist teacher with instruction
- Record grades and help prepare instructional materials
- Monitor students in the cafeteria, in hallways and on the playground
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
Marion, IL
04.2009 - 02.2010
- Stocked shelves with dairy products and rotated inventory
- Coordinated item deliveries
- Assisted customers with inquiries
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Life Style Therapist
Center for Comprehensive Services
Carbondale, IL
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Worked with physically and mentally challenged individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life
- Assisted individual patients with support services such as activities of daily living like dressing, bathing and other daily functions
- Scheduled and participated in patient recreational outings
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2011
Automotive Technology
John A. Logan
Marian, IL 06-2009
Skills
- Word Perfect
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Frontpage
- Outlook
- SQL
- Lexis-Nexis
- Ebsco
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Lotus Notes
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
- Behavior Management
- Student Health and Safety
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Classroom Technology
- Special events planning
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball Coach Boys 5th - 8th , 2010 - 2022
Mentor, Concerned Christian Men, 2014 - 2022
Chess Tutor, 2019 - 2022
NBA Math Hoops , 2019 - 2011
Flag Football Coach, 2022 - 2024
Certification
- Learning Behavior Specialist I K-22
- ELS (Paraprofessional) October 2010
- Professional Educator License July 2024
- Landscape Design 2017
- Event Planning and Management 2018
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Mahalia Jackson
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools (Edward A. Bouchet)
10.2011 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
04.2009 - 02.2010
Life Style Therapist
Center for Comprehensive Services
05.2006 - 11.2006
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Automotive Technology
John A. Logan
- Learning Behavior Specialist I K-22
- ELS (Paraprofessional) October 2010
- Professional Educator License July 2024
- Landscape Design 2017
- Event Planning and Management 2018
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