Luisa Beacom
Westchester,IL
Summary
Organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.
Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Teacher
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed good relationships with students and staff.
- Helped maintain fun and interactive classroom with focus on safety, organization and student engagement.
- Assisted teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials.
- Helped classroom teachers and supported overall center team.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse student groups.
- Mentored new co-teachers, sharing best practices and facilitating professional development discussions.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional strategies for improvement.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Increased student participation through group projects, presentations, and interactive learning exercises.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
ELL Paraeducator
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Facilitated individualized instruction for ELL students, enhancing language acquisition and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement tailored lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in administering assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavioral interventions, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new paraeducators on effective instructional techniques and best practices for ELL support.
- Organized and led small group sessions, promoting peer interaction and language practice among students.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling ELL students, resulting in improved language skills and comprehension.
- Encouraged cultural awareness and respect among students by incorporating diverse perspectives into lessons and activities.
Paraprofessional
York High School
Elmhurst, IL
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Paraprofessional
District 89
Maywood, IL
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Education
Criminal Justice
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2019
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL05-2015
Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Special Needs Support
- Active Listening
- Classroom Support
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- State Certification and Accreditation
Timeline
ELL Paraeducator
Oak Park and River Forest High School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Co-Teacher
Oak Park River Forest High School
01.2021 - 11.2025
Paraprofessional
York High School
12.2019 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
District 89
12.2017 - 11.2019
Criminal Justice
Triton College
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School