Nina Sanalitro
Bartlett,IL
Summary
Committed professional successfully supervises, guides, and supports students. Develops meaningful relationships with students and mentors for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with practical experience in diverse classroom environments. Strengths include effective communication, ability to adapt to different learning styles and fostering positive relationships with students, parents and faculty. With proven skills in lesson planning and curriculum development, have consistently enhanced student understanding and engagement in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Children's Christian Learning Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Prepared and set up equipment and materials for laboratory sessions.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Lifeguard
Bartlett Park District
Bartlett, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Patrolled recreational areas before athletes, patrons and general public arrived to identify potential safety hazards.
Swim Instructor
Bartlett Park District
Bartlett, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.
- Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Managed scheduling of swim lessons and pool usage to maximize efficiency and accommodate diverse needs.
- Set up equipment and weights for use by class participants.
- Assessed needs of participants and developed class exercises to address expectations.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and respect among students and staff.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
Cashier
Goodwill
Bartlett, IL
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Babysitter
Family Friends & Others
Elgin, IL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
Phone Receptionist
Rocco Vino's
Carol Stream, IL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Took messages from callers and accurately relayed details to intended staff.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2026
High School Diploma -
South Elgin High School
South Elgin, IL05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Education
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILSkills
- Student and parent relations
- Classroom support
- Classroom supply management
- Student safety
- Student assessments
- Activity implementation
- Student supervision
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Behavior modeling
- Special education support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student engagement
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Early childhood education
- Safety oversight
- Hazard removal
- Water monitoring
- Program management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong swimming skills
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Safety training
- Lifeguard certification
- Emergency response
- Physical fitness
- Team bonding
- Swimming instruction
- Safety consultation
- Program oversight
- Weather monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Strong communicator
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- CPR certified
- First aid
- CPR and AED training
- Public safety
- Rule enforcement
- Parent communication
- Incident reporting
- Emergency procedures
- Creative thinking
- Class instruction
- Inclusive teaching methods
- Flexible schedule
- Adaptability in teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Strong leadership
- Customer service
- Child development
Affiliations
- singing
- acting
- swimming
- family oriented
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Limited
Greek
Limited
Certification
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Children's Christian Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Bartlett Park District
03.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
Bartlett Park District
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
Goodwill
08.2021 - 02.2022
Babysitter
Family Friends & Others
03.2021 - 08.2021
Phone Receptionist
Rocco Vino's
09.2020 - 03.2021
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
Associate of Arts - Education
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
South Elgin High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
William Rainey Harper College
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