Tamika Avingston
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Caregiver
Chicago Commons
Chicago , IL
02.2017 - 06.2024
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Paraprofessional
Delta T Group
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Daycare Assistant
Golden Stars 123
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Education
Data Analytics
Gener8tor Skills
Chicago, IL08-2023
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Merit America
Chicago Heights, IL12-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Malcom X College
Chicago, IL05-2007
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Incident Reporting
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Case Management
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Emotional Support
Certification
Els Licenses 01/2024
Data Analytics Certificate 08/2023
Google IT Support Professional Certificate 12/2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Delta T Group
02.2024 - 06.2024
Daycare Assistant
Golden Stars 123
03.2018 - 06.2020
Caregiver
Chicago Commons
02.2017 - 06.2024
Data Analytics
Gener8tor Skills
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Merit America
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Malcom X College