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Tia Willens

Johnsburg,IL

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and hardworking Teacher with valuable experience in emotional regulation, effective communication, and classroom management. Seeking a position which helps children realize and reach their potential while also challenging myself, growing my career, and overall carrying out my purpose as a nurturer.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

McHenry Montessori
10.2020 - Current
  • Promote an inclusive environment which fosters social, emotional, and physical development
  • Monitor meals, write and relay daily reports, sanitize and reset the classroom
  • Assist teachers when necessary and further education through trainings

Nanny (infant 11 Months)

The Jayogopal Household
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Research, create, and teach activities aligned with the Montessori philosophy
  • Contribute to household through various supportive tasks

Nanny (three Children 3, 5, 7 Years)

The McKevitt Household
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Care for children’s emotional and physical health by maintaining a safe, encouraging, patient, and loving demeanor as well as atmosphere
  • Aid in household management and create enriching playtime activities
  • Maintain strong relationships with parents and communicate daily updates

Outdoor Educator

Lorado Taft Outdoor Education School
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Create and deliver lesson plans in the outdoors while ensuring student safety
  • Collaborate with staff to prepare for and manage each visiting group
  • Support and lead staff in frequent team-building exercises

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology & Environmental Geoscience

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Para Educator License
  • 8 Years Classroom Experience
  • IEP Familiarity
  • Experience with Developmental Delays

Certification

Para Educator License, Round Lake, IL, #2676860

Current First Aid and CPR Certificates

12-Hour Teaching Certificate, McHenry County College

Proud Licensed Illinois Foster Home

Timeline

Teacher

McHenry Montessori
10.2020 - Current

Nanny (infant 11 Months)

The Jayogopal Household
09.2019 - 06.2020

Nanny (three Children 3, 5, 7 Years)

The McKevitt Household
04.2017 - 06.2019

Outdoor Educator

Lorado Taft Outdoor Education School
08.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Geology & Environmental Geoscience

Northern Illinois University
Tia Willens