Nicolette Petkovic
Franklin Park,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Brennemann Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, John T. McCutcheon
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Hostess
Havana Cigar Club
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep club working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and membership.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL12.2013
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- ELS (PARA) 06/30/2025
Languages
Serbian
Afrikaans
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Brennemann Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, John T. McCutcheon
01.2020 - 08.2020
Hostess
Havana Cigar Club
06.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
- ELS (PARA) 06/30/2025
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