Sitter in Chicago, Illinois

Koko Burruss 4722.5 S Drexel Apt. 3A Chicago Illinois 60615 Phone 312-... E-mail [email protected] Objective: To obtain immediate employment working with individuals in the field of psychology and education Horizon Science Academy Sept 2013- present; Chicago, Il Assistant teacher for Kindergarten and First Grade. Experienced in ABA techniques for inner city children behavioral management and assisted dean with detention duty to train as k-4th dean. Responsibilities include preparation for classroom and assisting teacher with small group sessions for low students. Administered NWEA testing for kindergarten assessment and RTI. Family Nanny; Chicago, IL; January 2011- Sept 2013 Nanny for infants (premies as well) and toddlers. Duties included house chores and early child development using my own curriculum. Also assisted therapist with physical activities to strength gross and fine motor develop in premature infants. Crème de la Crème; Chicago, Il; Sept 2009-January 2011 Currently a Lead Teacher for Preschool and infants. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plan for Gard II, diapering and potty training techniques, reading, math, social studies, and language development activities, assisting director of curriculum with lesson plan reconstruction, mediating structure within other Gardiere and Crème Prep classrooms, student assessments, new hire training, floater, and tours. Mary Crane Center; Chicago, Il ; Sept 2009- February 2009 Assistant Teacher for Preschool and infants. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plan for Gard II, diapering and potty training techniques, reading, math, social studies, and language development activities, assisting director of curriculum with lesson plan reconstruction. Experienced in NAEYC accredited program standards and curriculum. McGaw YMCA Children’s Center; Evanston, Il; Feb 2009-Sept 2009 Lead Teacher for Grade School level for after school program. Assisted preschool age during part day program. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum for day to day program, supervising bus routes, homework assistance, implementing summer program for camp seasons, diaper changing, reading/literacy activities, African and Tap dance program, and lesson plans for school aged and part day program. Hyde Park Day School; Chicago, IL; May 2008-June 2008 As substitute teacher, I was responsible for administering spelling tests to grade school children with mental disabilities. I performed daily reading sessions with students with mental disabilities. Duties included administrative duties which included phone operation, Smart Board, making copies of new students’ enrollment evaluation and providing copies to designated teachers. I also substitute for teachers during ILP’s. Brain Hurricane Tutoring/ Chavez Grade School; Chicago, IL; Nov 2007- January 2008 Seasonal position in which I was responsible for administering a curriculum for after school tutoring session for grade school children. I worked with over 15 students administering tests, projects, and activities for children ages 7-9 yrs old. I also administered progress reports for students’ evaluation. Skills: French Literacy Development, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Curriculum Development, Functional Behavioral Analysis Training, & CPR/ First Aid Training Education: August 2000- May 2004 Northern Illinois University: B.A Psychology; August 2007-Dec 2008 Northeastern Illinois University: M.A Inner City Studies;