MORGAN MILKOVICH
Grayslake,Illinois
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Cary Early Learning Center
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Teacher's Assitant
Condell Medical Hospital
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Kid's Club Attendant
Cardinal Fitness
- Removed clutter, cleaned spills and sanitized toys to protect children from hazards and germs.
- Completed and submitted attendance logs and accident reports each shift.
- Enforced rules of club and resolved conflicts quickly and professionally to maintain safety and bolster pleasant experiences for participants.
- Worked with parents and guardians to achieve safe environment for children in temporary care through careful use of sign-in and sign-out pages, allergy and medical forms and exchange of contact information.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared classroom for daily lessons and cleaned and organized between classes
- Assisted teachers in developing effective lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of all students
- Took attendance and kept track of evaluations and paperwork
- Provided individualized instruction to small groups of students within a classroom setting, reinforcing concepts taught by the teacher
- Participated in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
Head Counselor/ Inclusion Aide
Round Lake Park District
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
Teacher's Assitant
Prime Time Daycare
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Supervised outdoor play areas to ensure proper equipment use was maintained
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations regarding health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards
- Established positive relationships with students and families through effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Encouraged social development among peers through cooperative play activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Educational Studies -
National Louis University
Wheeling, IL10.2024
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Elementary Education -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2020
Skills
- Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Data Entry
- Customer Relation
- Proficient in Microsoft Software
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Relationship Building
- Performance Management
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
09.2020 - 04.2021
Head Counselor/ Inclusion Aide
Round Lake Park District
09.2015 - 11.2017
Teacher's Assitant
Prime Time Daycare
08.2008 - 11.2012
Lead Teacher
Cary Early Learning Center
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
Teacher's Assitant
Condell Medical Hospital
Kid's Club Attendant
Cardinal Fitness
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Educational Studies -
National Louis University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Elementary Education -
College of Lake County