Laura Janet Chavez
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Highly adaptable Teacher Aide with ability to work with children of all ages, grades, and skill levels. Extremely patient, excellent at working without direction from teacher, and creative in tailoring teaching to fit child’s particular learning style. Strong desire to work with children on educational programs to optimize their learning. Capable of assisting teachers in various customized classroom lessons and activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Kolmar Ave Elemantary School
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time.
- Respond to the children's needs during break time.
- Assisted with arts and crafts sessions.
- Assisted with/helped events such as Book Fair, End of Year events such as Field Day.
- Chairperson of Holiday parties.
- Kept classroom clean by sterilizing and disinfecting tables and toys.
Babysitter
Person
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Supported language development through reading stories aloud regularly and engaging in conversation throughout the day.
- Promoted physical health by participating in outdoor activities such as sports, games, walks, or bike rides together.
- Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
Volunteer
St. Bruno Catholic School
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment in the schools office.
- Maintain confidentiality related to information of students, parents and personnel.
- Answer phones and greet visitors; take and relay messages; provide information to students, parents, faculty and site personnel. Apply and explain District policies and school procedures and regulations including health requirements and necessary forms in the absence of health personnel; refer to agreements for classified and certificated personnel as needed.
Office Assistant
Victor Levy Co.
07.2008 - 12.2018
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating resources across multiple teams effectively.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Chicago2003
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Ability to assist in the preparation of instructional materials
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
- Organization
- Class Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
Timeline
Babysitter
Person
03.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
St. Bruno Catholic School
09.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Kolmar Ave Elemantary School
01.2019 - 12.2023
Office Assistant
Victor Levy Co.
07.2008 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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