Bre Patterson
Chicago,IL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Little Hands Child Creative Center
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - Current
- Implementing lesson plans in Teaching Strategies Gold, summer activities, and developing ways to improve the learning and development of children.
- Working alongside my co-teacher with a group of eight 2- to 3-year-olds, as well as assisting in the pre-K classrooms of ten or more.
- Taking training with Penn State and Gateways to fulfill my education.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Summer Counselor
Hephzibah Children Association
Oakpark, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Taking my 6th graders on field trips to basketball games, skating, and to forest preserves to learn about nature.
- Inside the classrooms, we learned about middle school and how life is as adults.
- Facilitated group discussions on topics such as bullying or self-esteem.
- Monitored camper behavior, identified issues, and intervened as needed.
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
OakBrook Terrace, IL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisting my co-teacher with a class of 15 or more preschoolers.
- Creating lesson plans for each week, based on themes given to us.
- Teaching the children table manners, and how to properly do things.
- Also, as a floater for the building, I would step in and help any class in need, from infants to kindergarten.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
Youth Development Specialist
Hephzibah Children Association
Oak Park, IL
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Providing any and every kind of support I can to children ages 1-13.
- Assisting students with homework or class problems.
- Managing a class of 15 or more students, as well as creating plans.
- Provided guidance and support to young people in developing life skills.
- Conducted assessments of the strengths and needs of each participant.
Machine Operator
Personalization Mall
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Temp Agency: Ron's Staffing, in Summit, IL 60501.
- Operating 3 to 6 engraving machines to print at the customers' online request.
- Products such as portfolios, frames, and pens, as well as seasonal items like ornaments and artificial pumpkins.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production
After School Group Leader
Eagle College Prep Open Sky Education
St. Louis, MO
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assist the students with homework and after-school assignments.
- Ensured safety of students by monitoring behavior and maintaining discipline.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure their participation in school functions.
- Identified areas where additional resources were needed in order to enhance learning experiences.
Stuffer/Greeter
Build A Bear Workshop
St. Louis, MO
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Stuffing bears at customers' request, greeting families as they enter the store, and explaining the sales we currently have.
- Monitored flow of products into processing machinery, speeding up scanning, packing and loading.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance metrics and strategies for improvement.
- Assisted in the design, fabrication, and assembly of bear frames.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Stocker
WIC Center
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Stocking baby food, dairy products, and groceries around the center.
- Also, helping customers pick their items according to their coupons.
- Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Participated in new hire training and development tasks.
Labeling
GES Advance Warehouse
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Labeling the packages with weight amounts and addresses to which they will be shipped.
- Prepared shipments for pickup by labeling and weighing packages.
- Performed sorting and labeling tasks for incoming shipments.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Kennedy King Community College/ City Colleges
Chicago, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Harris-Stowe State University
St.Louis, MO05.2019
HS Diploma -
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Special education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Supplementary instruction
- Classroom restocking
- Learning support
- Curriculum design
- Safe learning environment
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Special education support
Locations
- Chicago, IL
- Oak Park, IL
- Oak Brook Terrace, IL
- St. Louis, MO
- Bolingbrook, IL
- Summit, IL, 60501
- Phoenix, AZ
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Mandated Reporter
- Food Handler
- ECE Credential Level 1
- ITC Level 1
Affiliations
- Volunteer with Feed the Homeless
- Clean the Streets movement
- March of Dimes Cancer Walk
- Sports such as basketball, softball, and cheerleading
- Afterschool programs such as African American Club
Accomplishments
- Interview with Harvard University
Timeline
Summer Counselor
Hephzibah Children Association
05.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
01.2022 - 04.2022
Youth Development Specialist
Hephzibah Children Association
02.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
Little Hands Child Creative Center
09.2020 - Current
After School Group Leader
Eagle College Prep Open Sky Education
01.2020 - 03.2020
Machine Operator
Personalization Mall
10.2019 - 07.2020
Stuffer/Greeter
Build A Bear Workshop
11.2018 - 01.2019
Stocker
WIC Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Labeling
GES Advance Warehouse
06.2016 - 08.2016
- First Aid/CPR
- Mandated Reporter
- Food Handler
- ECE Credential Level 1
- ITC Level 1
Associate of Applied Science -
Kennedy King Community College/ City Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Harris-Stowe State University
HS Diploma -
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School
Some College (No Degree) - Special education
Grand Canyon University