Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Paraprofessional Certificate
Timeline
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Keisha Winford

Glendale,IL

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
12.2021 - Current
  • Provide homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provide extra education and support to help students progress academically and earn qualifications.
  • Develop effective learning methods for students easy comprehensive and to utilize multiple learning resources.

Teacher's Assistant

Benjamin School District 25
11.2021 - Current
  • Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Work with teachers to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Assist lead teacher with planning lesson plans.
  • Watch record and report students progress with parents.
  • Assist special needs students with eating and personal hygiene.
  • Partner with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Assist in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Support classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rezin Orr High School
Chicago, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and preparation
  • In-person tutoring
  • Growth Mindset
  • Confidence building
  • Homework Assistance
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Self-directed learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Study plan development

Paraprofessional Certificate

Assist and support staff in an educational environment, typically working most with classroom teachers.

Timeline

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
12.2021 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Benjamin School District 25
11.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Rezin Orr High School
Keisha Winford