Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Chantay Brooks

Chantay Brooks

Shelby,MI

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SpEd Paraprofessional

TEC
2023.10 - Current
  • Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.
  • Assisted in developing behavioral management plans, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and increased student focus.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering inclusive learning environment.
  • Supported implementation of differentiated instruction strategies, enabling all students to access grade-level curriculum effectively.

Direct Care Professional

Public Partnership LLC and Consumer Direct Care Network
2022.06 - 2023.07
  • Responsible for tracking adherence to all policies and procedures required by PPS and Medicaid to assure financial and quality compliance
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by developing customized care plans based on individual needs.
  • Improved client independence through implementation of tailored activities and skill-building exercises.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in daily living tasks.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies that best suited the unique needs of each client.

Commercial Cleaner

White Glove Cleaning Services, LLC
2021.05 - 2022.07

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  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality cleaning services and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Reduced customer complaints by thoroughly training new team members on commercial cleaning best practices and safety guidelines.
  • Boosted operational efficiency with proper maintenance of equipment inventory levels and timely reporting of supply shortages or damages to supervisors.
  • Promoted team collaboration and improved morale with open communication, problem-solving skills, and mentoring junior staff members.

Highly Qualified SPED Paraprofessional

Knox County Schools
2019.12 - 2021.07
  • Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.
  • Conducted large and small group sessions to struggling students
  • Assisted in developing behavioral management plans, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and increased student focus.
  • Assist in providing reasonable accommodations, as needed, for students with disabilities as discussed in IEP
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, collaborating with educators to adjust instructional approaches as needed.

Instructional Assistant

Dorchester School District Two
2019.02 - 2019.12
  • Enhanced student comprehension by developing clear and concise instructional materials.
  • Increased student participation by fostering supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various needs increasing reading scores by 50%.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting positive and focused atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported integration of technology into classroom, increasing student engagement and facilitating individualized learning experiences.

Instructional Assistant

Charleston County School District
2015.01 - 2019.02
  • Improved student comprehension by employing various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative group work.
  • Provided individualized support for students with special needs, ensuring equitable access to educational resources and opportunities.
  • Assisted lead teacher in designing instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards, resulting in comprehensive lesson plans that fostered student success.

Owner and Operator

Greater Horizon Daycare
2009.04 - 2015.12
  • Implementation of curricula, activities and encourage participation by children
  • Maintained frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven strategies to make informed decisions on future improvements.
  • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration between center and home environments.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  • Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Cafeteria Worker

Ashley River High School
2004.07 - 2008.08
  • Cashiered according to established procedures, maintaining cash accuracy with receipts
  • Make deposits at end of each shift
  • Set up serving line, ensuring temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges; notifies cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits
  • Kept refrigerator stocked and product rotated using first in, first out rule
  • Records refrigerator temperatures on floor stock form daily.
  • Ensured timely meal service by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak periods.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members and assisting in various roles as needed.

Lead Teacher, Preschool

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
2002.06 - 2004.09
  • Demonstrated variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc
  • Encouraged children to interact and resolve conflict
  • Communicated with parents regularly to ensure social, emotional and academic progress
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.

Residential Assistant

Ms G's House
1998.11 - 2002.02
  • Collaborate with director to promote and protect resident rights and well-being of all patients/residents
  • Participate in development of written, plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs
  • Educated clients on life skills, such as cooking cleaning, grocery shopping etc
  • Promoted sense of community among residents through planning and execution of social events and activities.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education Administration

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Dependable
  • Computer literacy
  • Adaptability
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Special needs
  • Patient care
  • Developmental disabilities experience
  • Home care
  • Parent Communication
  • Data Collection

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • ETS Parapro

Timeline

SpEd Paraprofessional - TEC
2023.10 - Current
Direct Care Professional - Public Partnership LLC and Consumer Direct Care Network
2022.06 - 2023.07
Commercial Cleaner - White Glove Cleaning Services, LLC
2021.05 - 2022.07
Highly Qualified SPED Paraprofessional - Knox County Schools
2019.12 - 2021.07
Instructional Assistant - Dorchester School District Two
2019.02 - 2019.12
Instructional Assistant - Charleston County School District
2015.01 - 2019.02
Owner and Operator - Greater Horizon Daycare
2009.04 - 2015.12
Cafeteria Worker - Ashley River High School
2004.07 - 2008.08
Lead Teacher, Preschool - The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
2002.06 - 2004.09
Residential Assistant - Ms G's House
1998.11 - 2002.02
Grand Canyon University - Some College (No Degree), Education Administration
Chantay Brooks