Tessa Bleers
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a Compassionate Speech Pathology Student known for high productivity and efficiency. Skilled in language development strategies, speech disorder identification, and therapeutic intervention planning. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to support diverse clients effectively. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions in a clinical setting. I take my time to carefully learn how things are done, and once I know that confidently, I am sure to impart those good practices from there on out.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Security guard
Krannert Art Museum
Champaign, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Greet customers, take note of foot traffic.
- Be knowledgeable about art pieces.
- Answer questions about the museum.
- Ensure pieces are not damaged.
Camp Counselor
Naperville Park District
Naperville, Illinois
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Guided campers in skill development through various sports and arts programs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive and inclusive camp environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Hostess and food runner
Lazy Dog Naperville
Aurora, Illinois
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Ensure great customer service.
- Balance reservations to meet both server’s and customer needs.
- Brought food to tables.
Swim instructor
DuPage Swimming Center
Aurora, Illinois
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught basic swimming skills to a group of 6 children at a time.
- Thought of new creative ways to help specific students learn.
Education
Speech and Hearing Science -
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign11.2025
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
Glenn Ellyn, Illinois05.2024
High school diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proactive
- Communication strategies
- Creative
- Team collaboration
- Patient
- Customer service
- Reliable
- Work ethic
Volunteer Experience
Sweet Charity Thrift Store, Aurora, Illinois, Helpful hand, 09/01/19-03/01/20, Organized various items, chat with customers
Student Activities
- Rock Climbing Club, 2025, Present
- Operation Smile UIUC Member, 2024, 2025
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Member, 2024, 2025
- College of DuPage Track and Field Team, 2023, 2024
- College of DuPage Cross Country Team, 2022
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Naperville Park District
05.2025 - 08.2025
Security guard
Krannert Art Museum
08.2024 - Current
Hostess and food runner
Lazy Dog Naperville
11.2022 - 12.2024
Swim instructor
DuPage Swimming Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Speech and Hearing Science -
University of Illinois
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
High school diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School