Lorena Ornales
Chicago,IL
Summary
Teacher Assistant focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Teacher Assistant collaborates with teachers to create activities to best meet each individual’s needs in physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Observed students to supply teachers with observations for assessment proposes.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
Miscellanies
CPS- Jane Addams Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with preschool teacher during their daily prep time.
Crossing Guard
OEMC Office Of Emergency Management & Communicatio
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere around the school campus by greeting students and parents with enthusiasm each day.
- Improved student safety by diligently monitoring crosswalks and directing traffic during school arrival and dismissal times.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedule as needed to accommodate changes in school start or end times due to weather conditions or other factors.
Assistant Property Manager
THE LOCK UP STORAGE CENTERS
01.2006 - 08.2014
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring expenses to ensure financial goals were met.
- Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring timely reporting to senior management and owners.
Marketing/Menu Support Assistant
SODEXHO SCHOOL SERVICES
03.2000 - 07.2005
- Translate and proofread Spanish menus.
- Create a monthly operational calendar and monthly promotional flyers.
- Maintain and organize marketing room
- Translate all English correspondence to Spanish.
- Conduct monthly inventory, and organize catering events.
Education
High School Diploma -
James H. Bowen High School
Chicago, IL06.1992
Accomplishments
- Worked with over 60 students, preschoolers for 3 years
- Worked in several positions at Jane Addams Elementary for 6 years.
- Creative Curriculum Planning to meet each student's needs.
- Parent Communication
- Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
- Supported preschool classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 10 students.
Certification
- State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certification, license IEIN 1355914
- Completed all SafeSchools Safety and Compliance Trainings.
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Miscellanies
CPS- Jane Addams Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2023
Crossing Guard
OEMC Office Of Emergency Management & Communicatio
06.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Property Manager
THE LOCK UP STORAGE CENTERS
01.2006 - 08.2014
Marketing/Menu Support Assistant
SODEXHO SCHOOL SERVICES
03.2000 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
James H. Bowen High School