1. Karen Watson
5518 West Gladys St. Chicago, IL 60644 • (708) 709-7139 • kwatson8@my.nledu &
undramyhusband@yahoo.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Studies student with experience building rapport quickly and effectively
with parents, families and children. Noted for clear, enthusiastic communication style and ability to customize
approaches to best determine needs and provide service for the community.
EDUCATION
National Louis University, Chicago. IL June 2016
BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences
CERTIFICATES
Pharmacy Technician Certificate, Triton College, River Grove, IL November 2008
WORK HISTORY
Behavioral Staffing, Oak Brook, IL
Teacher Assistant at Chicago Commons July 2011 - Present
 Supervise 15 toddlers and oversee 2 classrooms consisting of 18 toddlers apiece
 Evaluate children’s knowledge on basic skills
 Plan weekly curriculum and lesson plans and execute preset classroom activities
 Lead and direct the classrooms in discussions on reading, math and science
 Observe and report the motor skills and language acquiring skills that the children exhibit
 Communicate the lesson plan to the children with special needs and behavioral issues
 Utilize different and new teaching methods that enhance children’s ability to learn math
 Maintain and implement reading group sessions and effective problem solving skills
 Coordinate the set-up for breakfast and lunch times with the children
 Schedule parent- teacher conferences and provide different resources for the families
 Encourage children to draw the environment where they live and how it affects their daily lives
 Discipline children in class whose behaviors disrupt classroom activities or harm other students
 Instruct and reinforce that daily sanitary duties on health and safety are very important in all areas of life
 Instill self-confidence through positive words of encouragement in the students four through five years old
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid May 2008- May- 2009
 Maintained confidentiality of student records according to FERPA standards
 Assisted students with FAFSA applications, walking them through specific government procedures
Bretford Manufacturing, Schiller Park,IL
Machine Operator (Internship) June 2008-September 2008
 Trained in various departmental procedures such as packing, welding, shipping and receiving
Ingram Micro, Carol Stream,IL
Shipping Clerk II October 1996-October 2006
 Responsible for training new employees for eight different departments on procedures and customer service
 Maintain standards of Quality Control for trucking companies, responsible for tracking $3M of goods
VOLUNTEER WORK
Little Smarties Childcare Academy, Bellwood, IL
Volunteer, Teaching Assistant with Special Educational Students
June 2010- July 2011

2.  Provided support for Lead Teacher for all classroom activities and lessons