TERESA KUC
McHenry,IL
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Procare Therapy
Wonder Lake, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Working with children in a school setting, helping the children with academics and behavior, children were on the spectrum
- Self-contained classroom
Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
Woodstock, IL
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained as an investigator, working with DCFS, conducting home, school, and police station visits
Activity Director
Alden Terrace Convalescent
McHenry, IL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned, organized, and supervised recreational programs for senior residents, resulting in increased participation and overall satisfaction
- Developed innovative activity schedules tailored to individual needs and preferences, ensuring a diverse and engaging program for all residents
- Collaborated with staff, volunteers, and community organizations to coordinate special events, outings, and guest speakers, enriching the residents' experience
- Implemented effective evaluation methods to assess program effectiveness and made necessary adjustments to meet residents' changing interests and requirements
- Maintained accurate records, budgets, and inventory of supplies, optimizing resource allocation and cost-efficiency
Business Office Manager
Emma’s nursing home
Niles, IL
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily office operations, including budgeting, payroll, and accounts receivable/payable
- Conducted background checks (less invasive)
- Developed and implemented efficient administrative processes, resulting in improved productivity and cost savings
- Managed a team of administrative staff, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations
- Collaborated with department heads to streamline interdepartmental communication and enhance workflow efficiency
- Implemented electronic record-keeping systems, reducing paperwork and improving data accuracy
- Prepared financial reports, analyzed financial data, and presented findings to senior management
- Managed front desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments
- Handled correspondence, maintained filing systems, and ensured timely completion of administrative tasks
Department Manager
Stock and Field
McHenry, IL
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Successfully led a team of 12 employees, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient workflow
- Implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in a 50% increase in productivity and cost savings
- Developed and executed training programs to enhance employee performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall department efficiency
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and managing inventory levels effectively
- Consistently achieved or exceeded sales targets, contributing to revenue growth
- Provided technical support to customers via live chat and email
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and troubleshooting
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and reported trends to management
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly performance metrics
- Assisted in conducting fraud investigations by gathering and analyzing relevant data
- Supported the development and implementation of fraud prevention policies and procedures
- Collaborated with team members to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to existing fraud prevention systems
- Monitored transactional data and performed real-time analysis to detect and prevent potential fraud incidents
One on One Paraprofessional
Johnsburg School District 12
McHenry, IL
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided direct support to a student with special needs, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Assisted with academic tasks, including reading, writing, and math, tailored to the student's individual goals and abilities
- Implemented behavior management strategies and interventions to promote positive behaviors and social-emotional development
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to implement and modify individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Documented student progress and communicated regularly with parents
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IA06.2007
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Remote06.2003
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative Experience
- Management
- Active Directory
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Outlook
- Leadership
- Writing Skills
- Case Management
- Payroll
- Account Reconciliation
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Team Management
- Event Planning
- Office Management
- Budgeting
- Social Work
- Tutoring
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Research
- Financial Report Writing
- Help Desk
- Human Resources
- Customer service
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Journal Entries
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Executive administrative support
- Google Suite
- Social media management
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Recruiting
- Plumbing
- Computer skills
- Analysis skills
- Data analysis skills
- Statistical analysis
- Data manipulation
- Childcare
- Early childhood education
- Upselling
- Customer retention
- Math
- Training & development
- Payroll management
- Sales
- Resident's rights
- Market research
- Property management
- LIHTC
- OneSite
- Data entry
- Manufacturing
- Office experience
- Working with people with disabilities
- Caregiving
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Typing
- Pricing
- Forecasting
- Dispatching
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Procare Therapy
09.2024 - Current
Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
Activity Director
Alden Terrace Convalescent
10.2023 - 02.2024
Business Office Manager
Emma’s nursing home
02.2020 - 09.2023
Department Manager
Stock and Field
01.2017 - 02.2020
One on One Paraprofessional
Johnsburg School District 12
01.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Ashford University
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix-Online Campus