Bryant Villegas
Bensenville,IL
Summary
Compassionate, diligent individual; with distinguished knowledge in child and human development. Skilled at working strenuously with students to maintain positive progression and assess behavioral issues. Committed to display consistent dependability and reliability within the workforce.
Highly-motivated and conscientious employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Mannheim School District 83
Melrose Park, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided translation services for Spanish-speaking families during school meetings.
- Assisted students in understanding course material by providing instruction in Spanish and English.
- Supported teachers with the implementation of lesson plans and activities that were tailored to meet the needs of bilingual students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student's academic progress and prepared reports on their performance.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create appropriate educational plans for individual students.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Kelly Education Services
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Part-Time Middle School Teacher
Altus Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Graciously served students from historical minority groups, low-income households, first-generation college graduate households and from some of the most challenging neighborhoods and communities in the Chicago area
- Co-taught with a certified educator a 5th grade class. Then in a 6th, 7th and 8th grade classroom.
- 5th grade general studies. Middle school English and Language Arts. Science Classes (Environmental, Biology, and Earth & Space Science) along with one Latin Language
- Worked with administrators on academic and behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Contact: -Dr. John Heybach john.heybach@altusacademy.org
Sales Advisor
H&M
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or working with heavy equipment.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Development in Learning
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2022
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Staff Collaboration
- Behavioral Intervention
- Bilingual communication
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Data collection and analysis
- Adaptability
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- Licensed Paraprofessional - ELS(PARA)- 06/30/2022-06/30/2027
- Short Term Substitute License- STS- 06/30/2022-06/30/2029
- American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED: Child CPR AED, Infant CPR- 08/08/2023-08/2025
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Mannheim School District 83
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Kelly Education Services
08.2022 - Current
Part-Time Middle School Teacher
Altus Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Advisor
H&M
05.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Human Development in Learning
University of Illinois At Chicago
- Licensed Paraprofessional - ELS(PARA)- 06/30/2022-06/30/2027
- Short Term Substitute License- STS- 06/30/2022-06/30/2029
- American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED: Child CPR AED, Infant CPR- 08/08/2023-08/2025
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