LaTasha Wallace
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dependable,Caring special education support professional with experience providing one-on-one tutoring, note-taking, and daily classroom assistance. Team player with a strong background in behavior management, personal care support, and parent communication, with a steady focus on helping students participate, build independence, and succeed in structured learning settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute SECA
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through one-on-one tutoring and note-taking, enhancing their academic engagement.
- Assisted students with completing Academic work and encouraged participation and independence.
- Ensured classroom continuity by assisting special education teachers during staff absences, contributing to a stable learning environment.
- Responded to challenging behaviors and difficult situations with patience and positive communication, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
- Provided personal hygiene support, including toileting and feeding, for students with disabilities.
- Provided assistance with wheelchairs,communication devices,and computers.
- Worked Collaboratively with teachers,SECA staff,Administrators, and other school personnel.
- Helped teachers track students' behavior, manage classroom materials and accompany classes on field trips.
Teacher
Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center
Chicago, Illinois
03.2007 - 11.2022
- Stimulated learning by engaging children in diverse educational activities that fostered curiosity and exploration.
- Planned early childhood lessons for Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center classrooms.
- Managed classroom routines and transitions while implementing positive behavior support strategies to create a conducive learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Managed student behavior in a classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in a classroom and outside during breaks.
- Communicated daily with parents and guardians to ensure alignment on student needs and progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with center staff on curriculum, safety, and classroom support.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Prepared learning materials and organized classroom centers.
- Ensured children's safety and engagement during indoor play, meals, and outdoor activities.
- Provided quality childcare and continuity of care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and summer camp.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL08-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Tinley Park, IL10-2026
Skills
- Special education support
- Paraprofessional Certification
- Curriculum planning
- Learning Techniques
- Positive Behavior Support
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Supervision and Safety
- Child Development
- Team collaboration
- Parent collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Customer Service
- Reliable/Dependability
Certification
- 4/2022 (ISBE) Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant Certification/ License Chicago, Illinois
- 8/2026 Standard CPR/AED
Timeline
Substitute SECA
Chicago Public Schools CPS
12.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center
03.2007 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University