Marinyce Burns
Joliet,IL
Summary
Highly motivated, I offer superlative communication and organizational abilities, along with managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Thompson Instruction Center
Joliet, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised field trips for special education classes ensuring safety at all times while providing educational opportunities outside the regular classroom setting.
School Bus Monitor
Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70C
Joliet , IL
08.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Enforced Illinois safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
School Social Work Intern
Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70C
Joliet, IL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Introduced students to concepts in social and emotional learning through the Second Step program.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILGCN Trained
CPI Certified
Skills
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Risk Assessment
- Case Needs Assessment
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- Social Work Association Member : Joliet Junior College/Lewis University
- Extracurricular Activity: Foster Palooza Volunteer 2016 - 2018
- Awarded Honorable Speaker: Human Trafficking Symposium 2018
- Deans List Fall Semester 2022
Certification
- ELS(PARA) Licenses ID: 2629730
- CPR Certification, Red Cross - 2023-2025
- Mandated Reported Certification, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services - October 2020
Social Work Workshops: Lewis University
- School Social Work
- Valuing and Managing Diversity
- Client Resistant
- Adjustment, Loss & Grief
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Thompson Instruction Center
08.2023 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70C
08.2022 - 12.2022
School Bus Monitor
Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70C
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
GCN Trained
CPI Certified