Terrance Bates
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Accomplished Paraeducator and Crisis Counselor with a proven track record at Southwest Coop and Cook County School District 130. Expert in providing emotional support and special education knowledge, enhancing student outcomes by 30%. Skilled in nonviolent crisis intervention and social skills development, adept at creating positive learning environments and fostering self-advocacy in students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Southwest Coop
06.2018 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
Crisis Counselor
Cook County School District 130
08.2000 - 06.2024
- Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis who needed assistance.
- Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing the necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.
- Evaluated risk to students or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Developed resources for students in need, connecting them with community services and programs that best suited their situation.
Education
Master of Arts - Classics
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/ Sociology
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Daley College
Chicago, IL05.1989
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Knowledge
- Data Collection
- Disability Awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
Leo Catholic High School Hall of Fame, 2024
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Southwest Coop
06.2018 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Cook County School District 130
08.2000 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Classics
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/ Sociology
St. Xavier University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Daley College
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