Kiara Shields
Lynwood,IL
Summary
Education major with a strong record of academic excellence and active involvement in leadership and service initiatives. Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, with a passion for education, youth development, and creating inclusive learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Experience
Colene Hoose
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided targeted one-on-one academic support to 4th-grade students in math, reading, social studies, and science to reinforce understanding of classroom lessons.
- Assisted with small group reading and spelling activities with tailored instruction.
- Co-taught an interactive read-aloud with a partner, engaging students in discussions and activities for comprehension.
- Collaborated with Cooperating Teacher to maintain an organized learning environment.
- Observed classroom management techniques and instructional methods to enhance teaching skills.
Teaching Experience
Oakland Elementary School
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assessed the needs of a second-grade ELL student with an IEP and ADHD to guide target writing and reading instruction.
- Designed and implemented lessons based on the assessment data to support growth in the areas of reading and writing.
- Provided individualized support in both academic and social-emotional learning needs.
- Monitored progress and adapted instruction based on the student’s growth and engagement.
Teaching Experience
Trinity Lutheran
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Co-designed and implemented targeted addition and subtraction lessons for a small group of students in first grade.
- Provided hands-on support and guided practice while working closely to build an understanding of math concepts.
- Collaborated with a partner to adapt lesson questions and activities based on the needs of each student.
- Monitored student engagement and progress, adjusting instruction when needed to ensure learning goals were achieved
Teaching Experience
Golden Apple Scholar Institute
06.2024
- A rigorous, multi-week teacher preparation program that Scholars participate in during summer months.
- Through the multi-week program, I was a supporting student teacher in a transitioning fifth-grade to sixth-grade summer school class at Parkside Elementary in Normal, IL.
Resident Assistant
University Housing at Illinois State University
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate the personal development of residents socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally by being aware of their individual needs.
- Foster and maintain an inclusive environment for residents that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Guide residents and mediation strategies while connecting students with the appropriate campus resources.
- Effectively enforce residence hall policies to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Respond to emergency situations and respond while upholding the standards of the University.
- Organize floor programs that promote and implement student engagement.
- Assist in administrative duties, such as writing reports and completing check-in forms for residents.
- Work closely with other University Housing staff members to promote the well-being of all residents through coordinated teamwork.
School Age Teacher Assistant
Safari Life Child Care & Learning
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led games, crafts, and fieldtrips, promoting teamwork and positive engagement amongst the campers.
- Supported in implementing age-appropriate lessons that combined fun with skill-building.
- Maintained safety and created an inclusive, encouraging environment for all of the campers.
Medical Records Clerk
Immanuel Home Care
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Sort and organize medical records in databases.
- Send medical records to insurance companies for review.
Crew Member
McDonald’s
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Greet customers politely and receive orders professionally.
- Collect orders and enter them into the POS computer system.
- Process credit card transactions and receive cash for the register.
- Place orders into bags correctly and give them to customers.
- Embark on light cleaning duties in the lobby, front counter, drive-thru, and prep area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2026
Skills
- Reliable
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solver
- Customer Service
- Cashier experience
- Leadership
- Web and tech savvy, require little to no training
- Experienced with Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- Google Forms
Affiliations
- Golden Apple Scholar
- Resident Assistant Intern, University Housing
- Vice President; Event Planner & Chaplain, National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NACWC)
- Student Servant, Impact Movement
- Kingdom Kidz Leader, Kingdom Kidz Children’s Ministry
Timeline
Teaching Experience
Oakland Elementary School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Experience
Trinity Lutheran
09.2025 - 11.2025
School Age Teacher Assistant
Safari Life Child Care & Learning
06.2025 - 08.2025
Teaching Experience
Colene Hoose
02.2025 - 04.2025
Resident Assistant
University Housing at Illinois State University
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Experience
Golden Apple Scholar Institute
06.2024
Medical Records Clerk
Immanuel Home Care
05.2024 - 08.2024
Crew Member
McDonald’s
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University