Ellisa Brewton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced and versatile professional with a background in paraprofessional and receptionist duties, personal assistance, and infant teaching roles. Proven ability to efficiently manage administrative tasks, provide exceptional customer service, and nurture young minds in educational settings. Skilled in multitasking, communication, and creating a positive learning environment. Seeking to leverage diverse experiences and dedication to excellence in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Walker Elementary School D65
Skokie, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Infant Teacher
Peace Of Mind Daycare
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Worked closely with speech therapists on articulation exercises for infants who had difficulty speaking clearly.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
Receptionist
Massage Envy
Highland, IN
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations issues such as mail delivery or office equipment maintenance.
Personal Assistant
Maremarshe
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments for the executive.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted with hair styling, cutting, coloring, and perming services.
- Maintained cleanliness of salon station and implements.
- Responded to inquiries from clients regarding products and services.
- Provided shampooing services for clients as requested.
- Performed basic administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining client records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truman Middle College
Chicago, IL06-2015
Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, ILSkills
- IEP compliance
- Crisis Intervention
- Teacher Support
- Clerical Support
- Student Records Management
- Activity Oversight
- Small Group Instruction
- Documentation
- Educational assistance
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
Affiliations
- Volunteer Work
- Professional Development
- Hobbies (reading and dancing0
Certification
- Cpr
- first aid
- Cdl
- paraprofessional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Walker Elementary School D65
06.2023 - Current
Infant Teacher
Peace Of Mind Daycare
04.2021 - 06.2023
Receptionist
Massage Envy
01.2019 - 03.2021
Personal Assistant
Maremarshe
01.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Truman Middle College
Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
- Cpr
- first aid
- Cdl
- paraprofessional
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