Destiny Talley
Homewood,IL
Summary
Motivated student working toward Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Possesses experience in problem-solving and food preparation skills. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills as well as provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional (1 on 1/ floating)
Homewood School District 153
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Student Teacher Intern
Illinois Action For Children
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children
- Read stories, sang songs, and facilitated creative play
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Food Server/ Cafeteria Aide
Homewood School District 153
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepare and serve lunch
- Clean dishes
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors
- Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to serve over 200 children per day
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ran the cash register
- Cleaned dining area
- Prepared bags for customers
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit, and debit payments
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team
- Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Student Teacher
Thornridge High School
10.2018 - 02.2019
- In this position as a Student Volunteer, I planned activities for the children, provided and handed out snacks, problem solved when there was conflict with one student and another, managed the classroom, communicated with their parents, showed good leadership, and also showed positivity in my teamwork
- My accomplishments were managing time and expressing creativity when working with the children
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer
Thornton Township
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety, and inclusivity
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Created fun and educational activities for campers
- Utilized critical thinking skills to resolve camper conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Governors State University
University Park, IL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL05.2019
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Effective Communication
- Special Education Support
- Food Preparation
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Inventory Organization
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Cash Handling
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Certificate
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Project Management Certificate
- Google IT support certification
- Paraprofessional License
- ELN Bridge Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity for Educators
- CS50 Introduction to Programming with Scratch certificate
Timeline
Paraprofessional (1 on 1/ floating)
Homewood School District 153
05.2023 - 11.2023
Student Teacher Intern
Illinois Action For Children
01.2023 - 04.2023
Food Server/ Cafeteria Aide
Homewood School District 153
10.2021 - 05.2022
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Teacher
Thornridge High School
10.2018 - 02.2019
Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer
Thornton Township
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Governors State University
Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education -
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School
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