Bryan Cration

Outgoing, Energetic, Motivated and Strong-Hearted. These are things that make up who I am today and what I strive for. I love to build experiences that would shape future career endeavors. I Excel in Liberal Arts; Humanities, Literacy, Community Service, Animation, and Music. More importantly, expertly operates Microsoft Office programs, and performs tasks in a professional manner.

Lead/Crisis Paraprofessional at Esperanza Community Services

• Handled countless mental health difficulties that were detrimental to the student and staff
• Maintained great rapport with the students/staff
• Helped students reach their potential to the best of their ability
• Helped students gain confidence as they transition back into public schooling
• Collaborated with other behavior therapist to brainstorm ideas on shaping the student's behavior

Paraprofessional at Esperanza Community Services

Worked with children with autism and other developmental disabilities as a Paraprofessional for 2 years.

Assistant Instructor at Intonation Music Workshop

• Operated as an assistant instructor, teaching youth band members how to use various instruments
• Perfected the band's musical awareness and technique
• Organized and served as a leader during outings

Sports Instructor at Otis Wilson Foundation

• Provided sports instruction to children groups, ensuring their safety at all times
• Coached them through guided play
• Interacted with them on an age-appropriate level

Summer Intern at Yollocalli Arts Reach

• Participated in a summer intern project, creating an animation community-based project with the theme: Great Women in History
• Worked with a team to create a 'zine', utilizing a variety of artistic and graphic tools

Summer Intern at Illinois Institute of Technology

• Participated in a summer intern project, creating a video advertisement of the college for use on Facebook
• Worked closely with the director utilizing the latest graphic tools and media technology

– Triton College

High School Diploma – Perspectives Charter School (Joslin Campus)