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Emily Skifano
Norridge,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with literacy tutoring and assessment facilitating experience. Successful at both individual and group tutoring with extensive knowledge of phonics instruction. Goal-oriented, caring professional with proven success. Committed to building rapport with students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Christie's Carousel Of Learning
Preschool Assistant Teacher
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Promoted literacy development with storytime and activities daily.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
Edison Park Lutheran Church
Audio Visual Support Staff
2017 - 2021 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Judson UniversityElgin, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Education Studies
12-2025
University Overview
- Judson University's President Scholarship Recipient
- 3.9 GPA
- Kappa Delta Pi Member
- summa cum laude graduate
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL
Associate of Arts from Elementary Education
05-2023
University Overview
- Triton College Trustees Scholarship Recipient
- 3.75 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
Skills
- Literacy development
- Small group facilitation
- Instructional methods for early education
- Cross-subject lesson development for K-4
- 1st grade reading tutor for special needs
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Facilitating reading assessments
- Reading and writing development methods
- Strategic improvement plans
- Documented outcomes of study sessions
Illinois Elementary Content Area Exam
Passed June 2025
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Christie's Carousel Of Learning
06.2022 - 08.2022
Audio Visual Support Staff
Edison Park Lutheran Church
2017 - 2021 (4 education.years_Label)
Judson University
Bachelor of Arts from Education Studies
Triton College
Associate of Arts from Elementary Education