Ivan Calara
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Pre-K teacher with background in early childhood education. Have facilitated learning through creative lesson plans and child-centered educational methods that foster social, emotional, and cognitive development. Possess strong communication skills and have consistently built strong relationships with parents to support student success. Past experiences demonstrate impact on children's readiness for elementary school through effective teaching strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CT Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Endeavor Health/Swedish Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients and families in achieving positive outcomes through thorough assessments
- Escorted patients to examination rooms
- Attended required training, education and meetings
- Referred problems to technologists, specialists, supervisors, managers and pathologists as needed
- Assist technologists throughout Radiology by lifting, pre-screening, and transporting patients
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Follows HIPPA guidelines to protect all patient information
Prek Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
Park Ridge, IL
10.2022 - 11.2024
- SproutAbout App (lesson plans, communication with parents etc.)
- Ensure that a safe environment is provided for the students
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans
- Planned educational activities tailored to the children interests
- Participated in regularly staff meetings
CT Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Stocked supplies in imaging rooms and maintained proper inventory levels.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Patient Transport
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Assisted with patient transport to and from clinical areas, including wheelchairs.
- Assisted with patient transport throughout the hospital.
- Managed patient transport needs within the hospital facility.
Caregiver
The Sheridan of Park Ridge
03.2019 - 08.2019
Kindergarten Prep Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
Evanston/Vernon Hills, IL
11.2016 - 02.2019
Assistant Teacher/Lead Preschool-Pre-K
Goddard School
Vernon Hills, IL
04.2015 - 11.2016
Education
CNA -
Career Options
Park Ridge, IL02.2016
Elementary Education, Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
05.2012
General Education -
William Rainey Harper College
06.2008
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
06.2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Parental communication
- Patient transport
- Patient positioning
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CT Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Endeavor Health/Swedish Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Prek Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
10.2022 - 11.2024
CT Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Transport
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2022
Caregiver
The Sheridan of Park Ridge
03.2019 - 08.2019
Kindergarten Prep Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
11.2016 - 02.2019
Assistant Teacher/Lead Preschool-Pre-K
Goddard School
04.2015 - 11.2016
CNA -
Career Options
Elementary Education, Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
General Education -
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
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