Kristina Cain
1227 South Church St. Princeton,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher's Aide that is caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Certified in first aid, CPR, and public safety - my approach boosts both safety and educational outcomes. Enthusiastic and professional in committing to provide students with tools and resources to succeed academically.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Zearing Child Enrichment Center
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Buecomm 911
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
- Demonstrated empathy and professionalism while handling emotionally-charged calls from distressed individuals.
- Enhanced communication between first responders by diligently relaying critical information and updates.
- Reinforced interdepartmental collaboration by working closely with law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other public safety personnel.
- Supported ongoing training initiatives by participating in scenario-based exercises and providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings, trainings, and professional development courses.
- Elevated the quality of 911 services by participating in routine audits, assessments, and certification processes.
- Continued over 60+ credited hours of schooling.
- Certified in CPR, Heimlich, Allergies, bleeding and shock, active shooter, FEMA, and other critical events.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- Contributed to a safer community by promptly answering emergency calls and providing life-saving instructions over the phone.
- Participated in quality assurance programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Provided essential support during natural disasters or major incidents, prioritizing resource allocation based on urgent needs.
Assistant Supervisor
L.W. Schneider Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback designed to help employees reach their full potential.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Maintained safety records and accident reports for human resources.
- Tracked progress toward departmental goals, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize efficiency.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
GED -
Bureau Valley High School
Manlius, IL07-2006
Skills
- Computer skills
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Parent communication
- Curriculum implementation
- Child development
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
- Princeton Police, Fire, and EMS
Certification
Currently has Paraprofessional certification pending through ELIS.
Early Childhood education.
Public Safety.
CPR
Emergency medical - BLS.
Active shooter situations.
FEMA - disaster relief.
Bleeding and Shock.
Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock.
Fire evacuation.
Law Enforcement.
Communications Training Officer.
Public Safety Education Officer.
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Zearing Child Enrichment Center
12.2024 - Current
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Buecomm 911
01.2022 - 12.2024
Assistant Supervisor
L.W. Schneider Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2022
Currently has Paraprofessional certification pending through ELIS.
Early Childhood education.
Public Safety.
CPR
Emergency medical - BLS.
Active shooter situations.
FEMA - disaster relief.
Bleeding and Shock.
Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock.
Fire evacuation.
Law Enforcement.
Communications Training Officer.
Public Safety Education Officer.
GED -
Bureau Valley High School
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