Donielle Davenport
Chicago,IL
Summary
Self-starter who proudly promotes positive educational environments. Offers strong background working with special needs students. Attentive to details and thorough in helping others complete assignments. Interested in transitioning special education skills to the Health Care Industry to promote a positive cultural for members in the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - Current
- Assist Classroom teacher in the absence of the regular Classroom Assistant
- Monitor the students to make sure they are on task with the work provided
- Assist with classroom management and data that needs to be taken on students
- Plans scheduled meetings and develop implementation plans for students.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assist in tailoring lessons to individual students needs and students with especially challenging accommodations within the classroom setting
- Monitor and record student's progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student's needs
- Work closely with teachers to prepare lesson plans that best fit the needs of the student
- Prepare demonstrations or visual aids for specific lessons
- Assist in classroom management as well as data entry.
Instructional Assistant/Job Coach
Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields, IL
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assist students in their studies, sports and extra-curricular activities
- Managed and motivated students with positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Assist in creating instructional environment which includes working in groups and individualized activities
- Created exceptional rapport with students of all ages
- Assist students at particular job sites and working with employers to ensure that they have an easy transition into the community after graduation.
Client Service Professional
H&R Block
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Address customer needs and issues, maintaining a pleasant and business-like attitude and atmosphere
- Interact with clients in person or via telephone through inbound and outbound calls
- Used H&R Block systems to schedule and confirm appointments, check-in clients and matching clients to the best Tax Professional
- Effectively manage client flow in the tax office.
Individual Assistant/ABA Therapist
Chicago Autism Academy
Frankfort, IL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed positive behavioral modification techniques, resulting in increased subject comprehension
- Monitored student's activity in the classroom, canteen, and playground for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Assisted in observing the student's progress and behavior
- Helped students master the instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science in HealthCare Management -
Southern Illinois University
01.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Report Preparation
- Schedule Coordination
- Handling Escalations
- Workflow Management
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Data entry experience
- Strong listening talents
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Instructional Assistant/Job Coach
Rich Central High School
01.2011 - 01.2014
Client Service Professional
H&R Block
01.2010 - 01.2011
Individual Assistant/ABA Therapist
Chicago Autism Academy
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science in HealthCare Management -
Southern Illinois University