Chella McClosky
Belleville,IL
Summary
Skilled special needs elementary school teacher’s aide with ability to work with children of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Supervisor
Belle Valley Middle School
- Current
- Maintain a working environment with instructional / emotional support.
- Teach strategies for handling problem situations (as determined by student action)
- Monitor time ensuring student(s) arrive and leave at appropriate times.
- Ensure student(s) arrive at destination upon dismissal.
Teacher's Aide in Behavioral Room
Belle Valley School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised students in and out of classroom
- Ability to properly transverse conflict and/or high stress situations.
Teacher's Aide
Belleville Special Services Cooperative, Franklin School Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Cover class for three months while the teacher was on maternity leave.
Teacher's Aide
Woodland Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Excellent classroom management.
- Effectively work with parents.
- Active participation in groups, plans and events.
Substitute Teacher
Woodland Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Teach PreK-4th Grade.
- Help supervised children in-school activity.
One on one Paraprofessional
Woodland Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked with disabled child.
School Supervisor
Washington Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Works with students individually or groups.
- Organize and supervise school parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Management, Marketing
University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Adaptive learning
- Learning strategies
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Detail-oriented
- Self motivation
Profile
- Experience working with special needs students.
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
- Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
- Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors.
- Experience in handling confidential paperwork
Timeline
Teacher's Aide in Behavioral Room
Belle Valley School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher's Aide
Belleville Special Services Cooperative, Franklin School Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher's Aide
Woodland Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
Woodland Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2016
One on one Paraprofessional
Woodland Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
School Supervisor
Washington Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Learning Supervisor
Belle Valley Middle School
- Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Management, Marketing
University of Phoenix Online