Elise Blidy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced teacher accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Budlong Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed daily lesson plans for diverse learner students ensuring effective time management.
- Organized school events and fundraisers, member of Teachers Lounge Committee, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Managed classroom supplies and budget, ensuring cost efficiency and monitoring levels of supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to students, parents, and colleagues.
- Coached 5th-6th grade Girls Volleyball, demonstrating team building, leadership, and organization.
Teacher
Havlicek Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Create consistent routines, expectations and structures to promote success and efficiency.
- Problem-solved student issues with teams and families
- Led variety of meetings, IEP support plan meetings, Crisis meetings, and Cross-Cat meetings
Camp counselor and Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Taught cooking classes establishing food safety guidelines, team work expectations, and taught cooking and baking skills to individuals with disabilities.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies for maximum productivity.
- Instructed participants in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Personal Assistant
Beckwith Residential Support Services
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted in activities of daily living for students with physical disabilities at UIUC
- Monitored dorm floor aiding with eating, bathroom, and positioning.
- Assisted in cooking, cleaning, and properly maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.
Nanny
Naperville
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Special Education LBS1 - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign, College of Education
Champaign, IL05.2022
Skills
- Cake Decorating
- Adaptive and creative
- Team Player
- Efficient time management
- Customer Service
Certifications And Skills
CPR/AED and First Aid Certified (08/2021), SIOP trained (2022), CPI Trained (2022), Zoom, Microsoft Office 360, Safety care Trained
References
- Jim Vallet, Special Education Case Manager, Budlong Elementary School, 2701 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, jdvallet@cps.edu
- Veronica Munaretto, Special Education Teacher, Havlicek Elementary School, 6401 15th St, Berwyn, IL, 60402, vmunaretto@bn98.org
Instagram: @blidybakes
Includes images and videos of some of my home-baking creations.
Timeline
Teacher
Budlong Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Havlicek Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Assistant
Beckwith Residential Support Services
09.2018 - 12.2020
Camp counselor and Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
06.2016 - 08.2019
Nanny
Naperville
05.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Special Education LBS1 - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign, College of Education
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