LORETTA KIRKSEY
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students of all ability levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with any all needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Multi-talented Teacher Assistance with 20 years of experience directing students and assisting students. 3 years Administration Assistant, Providing administrative support to ensure effective office operations. Maintains physical and digital filling systems. Answer phone calls and direct callers to appropriate personal. Signs for incoming packages, and Assists clients and other visits. 5 years food service management. Order food and beverage, equipment, and supplies. Oversee food preparation and other kitchen operations. Inspect, supplies, equipment and work area.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Hope Learning Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Worked with autism student in his or her home using tailored behavioral plan.
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Worked 1:1 with a student on autism spectrum using the behavioral intervention plan created with the team.
Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant
Forest Park School District 91
Forest Park, IL
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Assisted student with all needs on trips, in cafeteria, playground and toileting if needed.
Food Service Manager/ Classroom Monitor
Windy City Day Care
Chicago, IL
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Oversaw daily meal preparation and service for up 50 students.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with health and safety.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Paraprofessional/ Food Service Manager
Hillside Academy
Hillside, IL
01.1998 - 08.2012
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Food Service class Safe Serv
- Cooked various food items. Maintained and cleaned and orderly eating and service area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion Franlkin
Columbus, OH06.1982
Skills
- Special Education
- Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Organized, details, Oriented, and effective at multi-tasking
- Customer service
- Relationship-Building
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Licensed Teacher Assistance - 2021-2025
- Child Care Development Associate
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oak Park & River Forest High School
10.2020 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Hope Learning Academy
08.2018 - 10.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant
Forest Park School District 91
09.2014 - 08.2018
Food Service Manager/ Classroom Monitor
Windy City Day Care
10.2012 - 04.2014
Paraprofessional/ Food Service Manager
Hillside Academy
01.1998 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Marion Franlkin