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Overview
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Awards
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Cameron Jalen Bowles

Chicago

Summary

Throughout my years of schooling and working, I have obtained great written and oral communication with others. I am a fast paced learner that is a great team player, but can also flourish individually. I have worked with a diverse amount kids dating back since high school so I am confident and comfortable with any child. My ultimate goal in this position is to assist children to the best of my ability by creating relationships, generating positivity, being reliable, and maintaining an attentive focus.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
10.2022 - Current


  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.

Youth Basketball Coach

M.A.C. Athletics
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Offered constructive feedback to players to help reach goals.
  • Made sure that the children always had fun, while still maintaining a sense of competitiveness.

Retail Sales Associate

Nike
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Addressed, researched and resolved customer issues
  • Delivered consistent high-quality service to maintain customer loyalty
  • Improved individual performance by accepting direction and feedback
  • Participated in learning opportunities and store meetings to enhance job knowledge
  • Developed individual relationships with customers from greeting through post-sales contact

Summer Camp Assistant Counselor

Chicago Park District (Don Nash)
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Promoted physical skill, strength and stamina with exercise programs
  • Coordinated and led themed activities for camp participants
  • Established professional relationship with campers, parents and staff camp members to build rapport
  • Collaborated with staff camp members in planning events and activities
  • Instilled rules and regulations for campers to comply with
  • Oversaw sports activities to enforce rules and foster fairness

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies: Fashion Clothing and Textiles

North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
07.2021

Skills

  • Creative Mindset
  • Critical thinking
  • Calm demeanor
  • Student support
  • Relationship building
  • Strong communication
  • Ability to multitask
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organized
  • Positive Attitude
  • Quick Learner
  • Strong leadership

Awards

Awarded Men's Basketball scholarship each year of collegiate career.

Certification

  • Licensed Paraprofessional - October 22- Current

Timeline

Youth Basketball Coach

M.A.C. Athletics
11.2024 - Current

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
10.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Nike
07.2022 - 10.2022

Summer Camp Assistant Counselor

Chicago Park District (Don Nash)
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies: Fashion Clothing and Textiles

North Carolina Central University
Cameron Jalen Bowles