Trish Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Special Education Classroom Assistant eager to engage, guide, and support students. Provide customized assistance to children with a variety of special needs and learning abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Miscellaneous
Chicago Public Schools Langston Hughes Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Office Support.
- Data entry.
- Answering phones and other various clerical duties.
- Duties associated with supporting overall school operations.
SECA/ Teachers Assistant
Chicago Public Schools Dixon Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted with student enrollment.
- Calculated school wide attendance.
- Copied and distributed admisnttaive correspondence.
- Managed all office operations.
- Attended IEP meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
- Created a safe learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student abilities using differentiated instruction techniques.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to individual students with special needs.
School Custodian
Chicago Public School CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized all classrooms, restrooms, hallways and other common areas in the school.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors, stairs and carpets on a daily basis.
- Emptied trash cans in all classrooms, offices, restrooms and hallways each morning.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures were followed when using hazardous chemicals or operating machinery or equipment.
Daycare Assistance
Pavella’s Childrens Place & Nursery LLC
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities and lessons for children such as arts, crafts, games, and reading stories.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants, pre-school, and primary school age.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health, and mental capacities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZSkills
- Literacy support
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Assistance
- Special needs
- Clerical
- Office support
- Aspen Database
- Classroom managment
Educator License
Illinois Special Education Classroom Assistant
June 2022
Timeline
Miscellaneous
Chicago Public Schools Langston Hughes Elementary
09.2024 - Current
SECA/ Teachers Assistant
Chicago Public Schools Dixon Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
School Custodian
Chicago Public School CPS
08.2019 - 08.2022
Daycare Assistance
Pavella’s Childrens Place & Nursery LLC
06.2011 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
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