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Jillian Tolbert

Manhattan,IL

Summary

Dependable employee with experience in supporting special education in the Manhattan School District 114 and Lincoln-Way Area Special Education School District 843. Skilled at facilitating academic and behavioral success of students with special needs. Demonstrates problem-solving and effective communication skills. Performed well in a fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live-Out Nanny

Julie Hantson
Tinley Park, IL
02.2024 - 08.2024

Responsible for the supervision and care of ten children in one family ranging in age from 10-months to 15-years old. Performed meal preparation and light housekeeping relevant to childcare. Assisted in conflict resolution between siblings. Assisted in potty training efforts. Communicated with parents regarding their children's activities and needs. Assisted children with homework and test preparation. Safely transported children to and from school in family's 16 passenger van.

Four-Week Summer Program Paraprofessional

Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843
Frankfort, IL
06.2023 - 07.2023

Assisted students with multiple physical disabilities and unique learning needs in their special education summer school program. Provided student support with physical mobility, communication, feeding, social interaction and personal care in their learning environment. Participated in daily "on-the-go" training in order to meet the diverse needs of multiple students. Partnered with special education teachers as well as related service staff to promote student participation, comfort, safety, and maintenance of academic progress.

Paraprofessional

Manhattan School District 114
Manhattan, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022

Assisted students in achieving academic and behavioral success in the classroom. Provided student support with social interaction and personal care in the school setting. Participated in consultation and collaboration with special education and regular education teachers as well as related service staff to promote student success.

Restaurant Hostess

Buffalo Wild Wings
New Lenox IL
01.2021 - 06.2021

Greeted guests. Seated diners at tables based on hosting system. Provided service to carry-out customers including checking orders for accuracy, making payment transactions, and attending to customer needs in-person and over the phone. Cleared tables, washed dishes using sanitation system. Performed general cleaning.

Homeschool Facilitator

Misty Frickenstein
Private Residence New Lenox, IL
08.2020 - 06.2021

Facilitated homeschool curriculum for two elementary-age students. Maintained an effective learning environment for at-home learning during the pandemic while helping children achieve their educational objectives.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
12-2023

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaborative
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective time management

Certification

  • Paraprofessional Educator License - Illinois Department of Education.

Timeline

Live-Out Nanny

Julie Hantson
02.2024 - 08.2024

Four-Week Summer Program Paraprofessional

Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843
06.2023 - 07.2023

Paraprofessional

Manhattan School District 114
08.2021 - 06.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2021 - 06.2021

Homeschool Facilitator

Misty Frickenstein
08.2020 - 06.2021

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Joliet Junior College
Jillian Tolbert