Shaelyn O’Rilley
Huntley,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 After School Aide
Crystal Lake Park District
08.2024 - Current
- Meet school bus for student pickup
- Initiate constructive play time with peers
- Monitored student indoor and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Promoted positive communication between the parent and program supervisor, fostering strong partnerships in support of student success.
- Monitored field trips ensuring student safety and a positive experience for all participants.
- Created positive and inclusive environment by helping the student develop social skills and relationships.
1:1 Camp Counselor
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2025 - Current
- Safely transported 1 student from morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising individual activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Promoted camper growth and enjoyment through adapting programs for individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Center
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised up to 16 students during non-instructional periods, such as recess, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw up to 16 students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Utilized technology in the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
Camp Counselor
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked with 6 children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Led groups of up to 6 children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Supported campers' personal growth through consistent emotional and social support.
After School Aide
Crystal Lake Park District
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed strong problem-solving skills when addressing conflicts or disputes that arose among students during the after-school hours.
- Increased student retention in the program by creating engaging activities tailored to individual interests and needs.
- Assisted in the supervision of outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times by both staff members and participants alike.
- Assisted with homework completion, ensuring up to 10 students understood the material before moving on to new concepts.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12-2021
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Food Handling
- Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter training
- Paraprofessional License
- Professional Educator License (in process)
Timeline
1:1 Camp Counselor
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2025 - Current
1:1 After School Aide
Crystal Lake Park District
08.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2023 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Center
09.2022 - 05.2025
After School Aide
Crystal Lake Park District
09.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College