Valerie Lehman
Crest Hill,IL
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a strong background in behavior management and effective communication, honed at Holy Family Shorewood. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and support diverse student needs through personalized assistance. Committed to enhancing student outcomes and promoting safety during activities, while maintaining a collaborative approach with educators and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional 2nd Grade
Holy Family Shorewood
Shorewood, IL
07.2024 - 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.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Lunch and Recess Aide
Richland D88a
Crest Hill, IL
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s progress or concerns observed on the playground, strengthening parent-school partnerships.
- Promoted positive behavior among students during recess through consistent reinforcement of expectations and clear communication.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred during recess, providing valuable information for administrators'' review when necessary.
- Resolved conflicts between students by employing conflict resolution techniques, promoting healthy peer relationships.
Sales, Service, Computers
Precise Time Recorder
Chicago, IL
01.2000 - 06.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Stocker, Customer Service
Kohls
Downers Grove, IL
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Phones, Hostess
Connies Pizza
Chicago, IL
05.2002 - 07.2004
Receptionist
Nationwide Advertising
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 08.2001
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Education
None -
St Barbara High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Classroom organization
- Computer skills
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Emotional support
- Small group instruction
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Classroom technology
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Clerical support
- Preparing instructional materials
- Reading intervention
- Activity oversight
- Arts and crafts
- Goal setting and monitoring
Friendly and outgoing Multi-tasker Good on Computers, filing, faxing, phones, Customer Service, I am Great at taking care of people, multi managing anything, always there to support a co-worker, staff member I would love to thrive and succeed in alot of different aspects of the job I am always helping anyone when needed, love to learn and help people I am always taking care of everyone around me I am knowledgeable when it comes to working with kids at School as well as good in helping people who are sick and I'm very knowledgeable when it comes to Medical stuff I am a very hard worker and very dedicated to what I can do
- Social skills training
- Behavior improvements
- Relationship building
Timeline
Paraprofessional 2nd Grade
Holy Family Shorewood
07.2024 - Current
Lunch and Recess Aide
Richland D88a
07.2018 - 03.2022
Stocker, Customer Service
Kohls
05.2015 - 08.2015
Phones, Hostess
Connies Pizza
05.2002 - 07.2004
Sales, Service, Computers
Precise Time Recorder
01.2000 - 06.2019
Receptionist
Nationwide Advertising
01.1999 - 08.2001
None -
St Barbara High School