Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Timeline
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Gillian Choate

Memphis,TN

Summary

Worked as a Teacher's Assistant to Mrs. Diane Choate, homeschooling 4 students. Worked one on one with one student who was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia and was successful in helping the student bring his grades, from C's and D's, up to A's and B's.

I started a small house cleaning and dog sitting at the age of 13 and maintained the business for three years.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Diane Choate
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and classroom management activities
  • Supported students' learning through individualized instruction and feedback
  • Organized and prepared instructional materials for daily lessons
  • Monitored student progress and communicated observations to teaching staff
  • Collaborated with teachers in developing educational resources and activities
  • Assisted teacher implement dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Taught a student who had Dyslexia and ADHD for the whole semester and promoted major growth in subjects they once struggled with.

Tutor

Diane Choate
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted students with homework, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

Pet Sitter

Gillian Choate
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Communicated with pet owners to update on pet status and address concerns.
  • Managed scheduling of pet sitting services, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
  • Maintained cleanliness in pet areas, adhering to hygiene standards for pet care.
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Offered grooming services to pets, including bathing and brushing, to maintain their hygiene and appearance.

Professional house cleaning services

Gillian' Cleaning Services
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homelife Academy
Mason, TN
05-2024

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Computer skills
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Classroom support
  • Student tutoring
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Behavior redirection
  • Grading assignments
  • Individual student assistance

Accomplishments

  • Supervised and taught a class of 4 students, all of which were at different grade levels.
  • Achieved growth in a student who had learning disabilities.
  • Helped students achieve a higher understanding and knowledge of the following courses: Mathematics, English, Reading, Science, Geography, History. Students test results rose significantly, what was once a C and D student, was now a straight A student.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Team Sports
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Swimming
  • Music
  • Gym Workouts/ High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Martial Arts
  • Running
  • Reading
  • Playing Sports
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Cooking food from different cultures



Extracurricular activities

~Soccer (center-mid)

~Support fundraisers for sports teams

~Community work in church

~Took piano classes

~Currently learning: Spanish, Swahili, and Latin

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Diane Choate
08.2024 - 06.2025

Tutor

Diane Choate
01.2023 - 05.2024

Professional house cleaning services

Gillian' Cleaning Services
10.2018 - 10.2021

Pet Sitter

Gillian Choate
01.2018 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Homelife Academy