Theresa Whitfield
Cincinnati
Summary
Associate of Arts Honor graduate whose passion and skills are in Human and Public Service. Experience in Early Childhood Education, Cincinnati Public Schools, Pro Kids advocacy and Proprietor of a Daycare business. My multi-interpersonal skills sets and experienced with diverse societies. Office support, oral and written communicative skills, organizational and time management skills, reliable, efficient, pleasant, a natural problem solver. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 14 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for preschool students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Cincinnati Public Schools-
08.2024 - Current
- Utilization of time management and communicative skills facilitated as a team colleague between two classrooms in leadership roles, supporting teachers in their classrooms, aiding students, front desk help.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Substitute Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Execute lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum.
Instructor Paraprofessional
09.2014 - 01.2023
- Wrote daily sub schedules, clerical support in the office, student files answered phones, zoom meetings with the EIP team, substituted, Velcro assignments for second and sixth graders, Parent conferences, facilitated classroom activities /groups, and guided independent studies.
Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
Pro Kids CASA
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Advocate for abused and neglected children
- Attend court sessions
- Conduct home visits
- Collaborate and network with agencies to secure services clients
- Assembled and documented Parent progression of service plan recommended by the court and co-existing agencies.
Student Service Assistant
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Rest Aid for preschool children of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Substituted as Teacher Assistant
- Assisted with health checks, classroom groups/activities, peers, and observations.
Proprietor
Little Wings Academy
06.1993 - 01.2011
- I taught creative and enriching curriculum for individualized lessons to engage the whole being of children 6 weeks to 12 years old
- In a nurturing safe and thriving environment
- Interviewed clients
- I supervised two employees
- I created a resource list for caregivers
- I served food
- I attended Professional development through 4 Cs for Children and Job and Family Services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH07.2022
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Faculty support
- Behavior improvements
- Behavioral support
- Classroom Management
- Learning modality knowledge
- Lesson development
- Individual Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
Personal Information
Title: Instructor Paraprofessional / Daily Substitute
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Cincinnati Public Schools-
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Instructor Paraprofessional
09.2014 - 01.2023
Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
Pro Kids CASA
06.2013 - 08.2015
Student Service Assistant
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2013
Proprietor
Little Wings Academy
06.1993 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Eastern Gateway Community College
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