Joy Eckman
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach/Paraprofessional
Transition Pathways D128
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client success rates by creating personalized job search strategies and providing tailored advice.
- Increased clients'' interview skills through comprehensive mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- Empowered entry-level job seekers by developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability through targeted coaching sessions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Program Assistant
CCSD 46
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed administrative tasks for staff, such as making copies, proofing documents and distributing mail.
- Fostered relationships to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Lunchroom Supervisor/Sub
Gurnee School District 56
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered
Public Safety Dispatcher
U.S. Navy
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Monitors surveillance cameras and IDS alarms, answer administrative and emergency telephone calls to receive information. Dispatches Naval Station Great Lakes Naval Security Force Units to assignments throughout the Naval Station Great Lakes Area of Responsibility. Responds to request for service and information from field units and generates required reports. Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Distributed warnings and watches regarding inclement weather conditions, including blizzards and hurricanes following information received from the National Weather Service
- Used microsoft excel to input information from every emergency call into the system with exceptional detail and accuracy
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system
- Filled out and stored transmittal logs for permanent records
RDC/Introductory Military Training Instructor
U.S. Navy
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Transformed civilians into new sailors through training, education, screening and attitudinal developments
- Delivered instruction on broad range of topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials
- Managed various training courses by developing curricula, instructions, documents and written tests
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations
- Set up, optimized and enforced consistent document management policies
- Kept electronic content legal, secure and accessible for relevant internal and external parties
- Kept documents moving in proper flow by applying strong organizational, planning and multitasking abilities
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards
Education
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Las Vegas, NV2001
Skills
- Superior organization skills
- Strong communication skills
- MS Office proficient
- Punctual
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptive team player
- Resolution-oriented
- Behavioral plan management
- Behavior modification
- Enrichment activities
- IEP familiarity
- Flexible
Volunteer
Volunteer Member of the Drama Board; fundraising, decorating, and event planning for D56 school District for the past 3 years from Aug/2016-June/2022
Averaging 5-10 hours a week/ 20-40 hours a month during the school year.
Timeline
Job Coach/Paraprofessional
Transition Pathways D128
07.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
CCSD 46
12.2020 - 06.2022
Lunchroom Supervisor/Sub
Gurnee School District 56
03.2017 - 06.2018
Public Safety Dispatcher
U.S. Navy
10.2015 - 03.2017
RDC/Introductory Military Training Instructor
U.S. Navy
11.2012 - 10.2015
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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