Tina Leek
Tamms,IL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Dongola School
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
High School English Teacher (under Dr. Ellie Rush)
Dongola School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
Teacher
SuCasa Migrant Education
05.2009 - 11.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all student
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- IEP familiarity
- Computer Skills
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
Certification
Short-Term Substitute License - (2019-2028)
Passenger Van Endorsement - (2023-Present)
Illinois Food Handler Card - (2021-Present)
Timeline
High School English Teacher (under Dr. Ellie Rush)
Dongola School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Dongola School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
SuCasa Migrant Education
05.2009 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
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