Stephanie Tanner
Herrin,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Personal Assistant at Williamson County Special Education Services, excelling in calendar management and meeting coordination. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective communication and resource organization. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and supporting diverse learners in achieving their academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Williamson County Special Education Services
Marion, IL
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated meetings between educators, parents, and support personnel.
- Assisted with the preparation of educational materials and resources.
- Managed daily schedules for special education staff and service providers.
Intervention Aide
Carterville Unit 5 School District
Carterville, Illinois
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted teachers in delivering individualized instruction to students.
- Implemented intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive classroom environment for all learners.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers regularly.
- Organized and maintained educational materials for classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce key concepts and skills.
- Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and student management.
- Established a safe learning environment that was conducive to helping all students reach their full potential academically and socially.
- Provided feedback regarding program effectiveness based on observation data collected during interventions.
- Monitored the academic progress of assigned students and reported any concerns to relevant staff members.
- Organized resources such as books, worksheets, games, art supplies. for use in classrooms or intervention sessions.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral incidents as required by school policy.
- Provided individualized support to students who needed extra help during class time.
- Encouraged positive behavior in the classroom through verbal praise and rewards systems.
- Supported the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students receiving special education services.
- Observed classrooms regularly in order to identify areas where additional supports may be needed from intervention aides.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input on student progress towards goals set forth in plans.
Reading Aide/ Interventionist
Herring Cust. #4 District
Herrin, Illinois
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted students with reading comprehension and fluency exercises.
- Supported teachers in developing engaging reading activities for diverse learners.
- Organized and maintained reading materials for student use and access.
- Encouraged students through positive reinforcement during reading sessions.
- Collaborated with staff to identify individual student reading needs and goals.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Implemented creative approaches when working with struggling readers.
- Explained difficult concepts to students using visuals and other aids.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing a comfortable atmosphere for all students.
- Helped develop critical thinking skills by engaging in meaningful conversations about books that were read aloud by the teacher or aide.
- Intervened when needed to provide additional guidance or assistance with reading tasks.
- Worked one-on-one with students who had difficulty comprehending text material.
- Encouraged positive behavior management techniques among students during reading instruction time.
- Assisted teachers in assessing student performance and progress towards literacy goals.
- Established relationships with each student that fostered respect and trust while encouraging them to take risks in their learning process.
- Provided support to students in developing basic reading skills, such as phonemic awareness and word recognition.
- Provided feedback to teachers regarding their lesson plans related to reading instruction.
- Coached individuals or groups of students on proper pronunciation of words and phrases.
- Assessed educational needs and incorporated fun and exciting activities to improve students' reading skills.
- Communicated with teachers and students about ways to increase enjoyment of reading material while meeting school curriculum.
- Utilized strong reading, active listening and writing skills in working with others.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Developed positive relationships with students through individual meetings and check-ins.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2007
Skills
- Calendar management
- Meeting coordination
- Document preparation
- Administrative support
- Resource organization
- Classroom assistance
- Team collaboration
- Lesson preparation
- Instructional support
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Student monitoring
- Expense tracking
- Perform well in high-demand, fast-paced environments
- Database management
- Critical thinker
- Professional phone etiquette
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Professional and mature
- Creative thinking capacity
- Commitment to quality and service
- Errands management
- Hospitality environment
- Transporting clients
- Communication skills
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Williamson County Special Education Services
11.2024 - 03.2025
Intervention Aide
Carterville Unit 5 School District
08.2023 - 12.2024
Reading Aide/ Interventionist
Herring Cust. #4 District
08.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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