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Krista Maloney

Hickory Hills,ILLINOIS

Summary

Special Education Teaching Assistant with classroom experience working with special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Student Teacher

Cunningham Children's Home Gerber School
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.

Special Education Student Teacher

Mahomet Seymour High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
  • Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
  • Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

Student Teacher Substitute

Child Development Laboratory
12.2023 - Current
  • Organized classroom materials to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
  • Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
  • Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
  • Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
  • Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Oak Ridge Elementary School
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of intervention when required.
  • Assisted teachers in printing class worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions as well as day to day actives like reviewing lesson plans.
  • Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks.

Tutor Volunteer

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Read class materials and topics to prepare for tutoring sessions.
  • Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
  • Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
  • Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
  • Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.

Curbside Assistant, Greeter

WeatherTech
12.2021 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and support in the Factory Store by quickly and accurately receiving, printing, picking, and delivering customer orders
  • Assist customers with carrying products to their vehicles, and answering on-site customer product questions.

Food Service Worker

Tropical Sno
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.


  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.

Shampoo Technician

Robert Kendal Salon & Day Spa
02.2021 - 07.2021


  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Permed, relaxed and shampooed hair for customers daily.


Education

Special Education

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

High School Diploma -

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills, IL
05.2021

Timeline

Special Education Student Teacher

Cunningham Children's Home Gerber School
01.2024 - Current

Student Teacher Substitute

Child Development Laboratory
12.2023 - Current

Special Education Student Teacher

Mahomet Seymour High School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Curbside Assistant, Greeter

WeatherTech
12.2021 - Current

Food Service Worker

Tropical Sno
04.2021 - 07.2021

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Oak Ridge Elementary School
03.2021 - 05.2022

Shampoo Technician

Robert Kendal Salon & Day Spa
02.2021 - 07.2021

Tutor Volunteer

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
08.2020 - 04.2021

Special Education

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School Diploma -

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

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