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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Sean Cunningham

Chicago,Illinois
Sean Cunningham

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Hawkeye
Chicago, Illinois

Summer Camp Counselor
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Apollo After School

Educator
08.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

Aftercare instructor: ensure the safety and security of children enrolled, follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students. Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skills, and patience. Assist with homework completion.

Columbia College Chicago

Student Center Employee
09.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Chicago Park District

Camp Sign Counselor
06.2019 - 08.2021

Job overview


  • Chaperone deaf and hard of hearing children
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Columbia College Chicago

Music Building Employee
10.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Man front desk, use online EMS program to set up reservations for students using music practice rooms
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Walk the building hourly and lock unused rooms.


Culver's

Kitchen Staff
09.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during peak service hours.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.

Pequod's Pizza

Kitchen Staff
06.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.

Education

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts from Acting
05.2023

University Overview

  • Dean's List [Spring 2020]


  • Relevant Coursework: Chicago Film History Fall 2019
  • Introduction to Auditioning Fall 2019
  • Theatre Survey II: American Drama Fall 2019
  • Theatre Foundation II: Performance Fall 2019
  • Theatre Survey II: Global Drama Fall 2019
  • Scenes: Performance and Analysis Fall 2020
  • Stage Combat I Fall 2020
  • Prod Tech: Crew Spring 2021
  • Voice for the Actor Spring 2021
  • Stage Combat II Spring 2021
  • Character and Ensemble Fall 2021
  • Stage Combat III Fall 2021
  • Traditions of World Theater Spring 2022
  • Movement for the Actor Spring 2022
  • Fighting for Film Spring 2022
  • Voice and Text Spring 2022
  • Theatre Pedagogy in Practice Spring 2022


  • 3.4 GPA

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP
Niles, IL

05.2017

University Overview

  • Advanced Achievement in Playwriting
  • The St. Jerome Library Award

Skills

  • Skilled in American Sign Language
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent Interaction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Child Development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Class Instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Student Motivation
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Student Interaction
  • Remote Learning
  • Elementary Education
  • Academic goals
  • Educational technology
  • Online Teaching
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Development
  • Special Needs Students

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
Dean's List at Columbia College Chicago Spring 2020

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Hawkeye
06.2024 - Current
Educator
Apollo After School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Center Employee
Columbia College Chicago
09.2021 - 05.2023
Music Building Employee
Columbia College Chicago
10.2019 - 04.2020
Camp Sign Counselor
Chicago Park District
06.2019 - 08.2021
Kitchen Staff
Culver's
09.2017 - 06.2018
Kitchen Staff
Pequod's Pizza
06.2017 - 08.2017
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts from Acting
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP
Sean Cunningham