LaGretta Childs
Oswego,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher's Assistant caring for students at 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Dining Server
GreenFields of Geneva
10.2021 - Current
- Familiarize seniors with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders
- Greet and seat seniors, make recommendations, take orders, serve food, and set tables
- Memorize details of daily specials, seasonal menu items and options
- Consistently praised by customers and co-workers for friendliness and efficiency.
Paraprofessional Assistant Teacher
SESI Schools - Bloom Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skill
- Assist the teacher with large group activities, correcting papers, supervising testing, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, providing accommodations and modifications as necessary
- Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff
- Support and document students' growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
- Supervise students to ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate locations within the school
Tech 1
Comcast Business Services
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed personal relationships with customers and resolved their issues
- Sold products and services to business customers that best fit their needs such as adding seats, lines, phones etc
- Maintained a high quality score which resulted in winning a 'Golden Ticket.' Received incentives every month for ranging in the 'top ten.'
Sales Associate/Stock
Target
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Unloaded the inventory truck, stocked shelves, and made sure items were available for customers.
Assistant Teacher
Woodridge North KinderCare
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving skills among children
- Created nurturing, helpful and compassionate environment for children
- Prepared and organized different teaching aids for use in classroom
- Maintained a clean, safe and a fully organized classroom
- Communicated and interacted with parents and caregivers.
Child Care Provider
Professional Business
09.2006 - 07.2014
- Provided care and nurturing to children
- Maintained budget, educational activities for children, and staff professional development
- Assisted children with daily tasks
- Involved in business operations and families on a day-to-day basis.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Approached browsing customers and initiated conversations to determine buying preferences
- Maintained constant presence on sales floor to address customer needs
- Assisted customers in fitting room, finding appropriate sizes, and completing purchase
- Followed up with customers who had shown interest in a particular product
- Communicated with new customers via telephone and provided them with information requested
- Ensured customer loyalty by providing exceptional customer service
- Maintained records of all conversations and interactions with customers.
Assistant Teacher
Chicago Child Care Society
12.2000 - 01.2005
- Assisted lead teacher in lesson delivery and presentation
- Administered behavior of students to create a safe classroom's environment
- Maintained files and records of children's progress
- Organized extra-curricular activities, special events, and workshops.
Education
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Chicago, ILMaster of Arts in Education in Higher and Postsecondary -
Argosy University
Chicago, IL04.2013
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies/Education -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2011
Associate of Arts in Business Administration -
Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL05.1996
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Active Listening
- Student Motivation and Engagement
License
Paraprofessional Educator (ELS)
Substitute Licensure (SUB)
Volunteer Experience
Roseland Community - Feed low-income families
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
GreenFields of Geneva
10.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Assistant Teacher
SESI Schools - Bloom Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Tech 1
Comcast Business Services
02.2016 - 01.2019
Sales Associate/Stock
Target
11.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Teacher
Woodridge North KinderCare
08.2014 - 01.2015
Child Care Provider
Professional Business
09.2006 - 07.2014
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2005 - 08.2006
Assistant Teacher
Chicago Child Care Society
12.2000 - 01.2005
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Master of Arts in Education in Higher and Postsecondary -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies/Education -
Chicago State University
Associate of Arts in Business Administration -
Kennedy-King College
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