Theodora Tsakiris
Riverwoods
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic student in the Education field. Eager to use experience from all different types of work in an educational setting to help other professionals and students reach their goals. Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Fluent in both English and Greek. Caring, responsible, and nurturing towards all children. Committed to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy people who will carry those traits into adulthood. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
SESI
02.2024 - Current
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Real Estate Leasing Agent
First Western Properties
06.2018 - Current
- Use proactive marketing and networking to generate high-potential leads and build a robust client base.
- Educate renters on all aspects of the housing market and property sales process.
- Continually hone market strategy by tracking which campaigns generate the most interest.
- Gained strong foundation in sales and customer relations in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide expert advice based on close review of property taxes, zoning, value growth, and traffic volume.
- Drive property sales via online marketing, advertising, and multiple listing services.
- Analyzed market trends to determine and set competitive lease rates.
- Negotiate lease terms and prices with each client.
Barista, Crepe Maker, Manager
Sip22 Chicago Coffee Lounge
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Prepare and serve specialty coffee drinks and teas, and upselling recommended pastries and crepes to match the customer's taste profile.
- Manage inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, crepe ingredient supply, stocking coffee brewing and crepe equipment, and ensuring sufficient supplies.
- Strong expertise in preparing and serving a variety of specialty coffee beverages, ensuring consistent taste, quality, and presentation.
- Skilled in operating coffee equipment, such as espresso machines and grinders, to maintain optimal flavor and consistency.
- Proficient in taking customer orders, handling cash transactions, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and high-volume cafe environment.
- In-depth knowledge of creating and assembling crepes with precision, using high-quality ingredients and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Proven ability to manage a team of baristas and crepe makers, overseeing daily operations, training new staff, and ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
Education
Education
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILHigh School Diploma -
Deerfield High School
Deerfield, IL05-2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Social Media and Networking
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Supervision
- Organization
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
Certification
Real Estate Leasing Agent - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - 2019
Certified Food Protection Manager - Illinois
Department of Public Health - 2019
Licensed Paraprofessional -2024
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
SESI
02.2024 - Current
Real Estate Leasing Agent
First Western Properties
06.2018 - Current
Barista, Crepe Maker, Manager
Sip22 Chicago Coffee Lounge
05.2018 - 12.2023
Education
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Deerfield High School
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