Tiffany Scuefield
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate elementary education professional with more than seven years of experience supporting student learning in Chicago Public Schools. Experienced in classroom management, lesson implementation, and differentiated instruction, with a proven ability to build meaningful relationships and create engaging, student-centered learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)
Andrew Carnegie School
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized and small-group academic support for elementary students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement instructional strategies, accommodations, and classroom routines.
- Reinforce reading, writing, and mathematics instruction while promoting student independence and confidence.
- Utilize classroom management strategies, PBIS, and restorative practices to maintain a positive and structured learning environment.
- Monitor student progress and support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and support staff.
- Assist with classroom organization, transitions, and daily instructional routines.
Paraprofessional Educator
Lawndale Community Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Selected to lead a fourth-grade classroom for approximately three months during a teacher's leave of absence by implementing lesson plans developed by the instructional coach, delivering daily instruction, managing classroom routines, and maintaining student engagement.
- Provided instructional coverage across multiple elementary grade levels when substitute teachers were unavailable, ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining effective classroom management.
- Delivered whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented PBIS, restorative practices, and Second Step Social Emotional Learning curriculum to promote positive behavior and student success.
- Collaborated with teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement.
- Served as a member of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team and Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
- Co-led the school's Special Events Committee by planning and coordinating school-wide activities.
- Organized classroom materials, monitored attendance, tracked student progress, and assisted with classroom assessments.
- Supervised students during classroom instruction, lunch, re
Out of School Time (OST) Lead
Lawndale Community Academy
Chicago, Illinois
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed daily summer school operations, including student enrollment, scheduling, attendance, and program coordination using Aspen.
- Planned educational activities, enrichment opportunities, field trips, and special events.
- Facilitated communication among students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff.
- Maintained accurate student records and monitored academic progress.
- Assisted with staff coordination and ensured compliance with district policies and procedures.
Patient Access Specialist
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service while assisting patients with registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient care.
- Verified patient demographic and insurance information while maintaining accurate medical records.
Medical Receptionist
Sinai Medical Group
Chicago, Illinois
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Greeted and registered patients, ensuring positive first impressions and smooth check-in process.
- Verified insurance information and updated patient records to facilitate accurate billing and patient care.
- Verified insurance information and updated patient records.
- Collected co-payments and maintained confidential patient documentation, contributing to financial accuracy and compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Implementation
- Whole-Group & Small-Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- PBIS & Restorative Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning (Second Step)
- MTSS & IEP Support
- Parent & Family Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Google Workspace & Microsoft Office
Certification
- Illinois Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)
Andrew Carnegie School
08.2025 - Current
Out of School Time (OST) Lead
Lawndale Community Academy
06.2020 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional Educator
Lawndale Community Academy
08.2019 - 08.2025
Patient Access Specialist
Northwestern Medicine
11.2016 - 08.2019
Medical Receptionist
Sinai Medical Group
02.2010 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix