Antonia Fratto

I am very kind and patient, a team player, and a hard worker. Love to learn new ideas!

Paraprofessional at Matteson School District 162 (2019-09 – Present)

Assists elementary students who are in need of extra academic support as a resource para. Works with students who have an IEP Plan.

• Provides academic support to elementary students
• Works with students with IEP Plans
• Serves as resource paraprofessional

Site Aide at Ivy League (2017-12 – Present)

Currently assigned to Arnold W Kinzie Elementary school. Assists children with homework help and plans different activities for the students in the afterschool program.

• Provides homework help to students
• Plans and facilitates afterschool activities
• Works in afterschool program

Paraprofessional at Kirby School District 140 (2017-12 – 2018-06)

Provided educational and behavioral support to elementary and middle school students. Specialized in one-to-one supports of moderate to severe ASD students. Provided assistance with grading papers, copying, and classroom activities.

• Assisted elementary and middle school students with educational support
• Specialized in one-to-one supports for moderate to severe ASD students
• Provided classroom assistance with grading, copying, and activities

Paraprofessional at Matteson School District 162 (2008-03 – 2014-06)

Assisted elementary and middle school students who were in need of educational and behavioral support. Specialized in one-to-one supports of moderate to severe ASD students inside the classroom. Provided assistance with certified school personnel with grading papers, copying, and classroom activities.

• Provided educational and behavioral support
• Specialized in moderate to severe ASD student support
• Assisted with grading, copying, and classroom activities

Teacher at Active Childcare (2014-09 – 2017-08)

Lead teacher for a prekindergarten classroom. Responsible for lesson plans, creating art crafts, and helping children learn. Conducted pre-K science experiments every Thursday.

• Created and executed lesson plans
• Developed art and craft activities aligned with weekly themes
• Assisted children with math worksheets and writing names
• Conducted pre-K science experiments every Thursday

Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Center (2005-11 – 2008-03)

Served as lead provider of child-care services for infant room and Kindergarten children. Developed programs following KinderCare standards. Implemented educational programs for children of all ages.

• Provided lead child-care services for infant and kindergarten rooms
• Developed curriculum following KinderCare standards
• Implemented educational programs for all ages

Lead Teacher at Almost Home Learning Center (2004-11 – 2005-02)

Served as lead provider of child-care services for a 2 year old classroom. Created lesson plans, supervised meals, scheduled medical care and special regimens.

• Provided lead child-care services for 2-year-old classroom
• Created lesson plans
• Supervised meals and scheduled medical care

Lead Teacher at Tutor Time Learning Center (2001-09 – 2004-11)

Served as lead provider and independent manager of child-care and pre-school services. Managed approximately 10 preschool and 20 school-aged children. Responsible for scheduling, developing engaging activities, after-school tutoring and creative play.

• Managed child-care and pre-school services independently
• Scheduled and developed engaging activities
• Provided after-school tutoring and creative play experiences
• Managed approximately 30 children total (10 preschool, 20 school-aged)

Other Work Experiences at Various Organizations

Additional work experiences include: Children's World, Kid'z Colony, Chicago Park District, and private family nanny services.

• Children's World
• Kid'z Colony
• Chicago Park District
• Private family nanny services

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development Studies – Moraine Valley Community College (1999)

High School Diploma – Queen of Peace High School (1999)