Antonio Allison
Chicago,IL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional, passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills through successful sports, physical activity, and social health, to complement academic progress.
Ambitious about maintaining a well-balanced, and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient, and understanding team player dedicated to supporting the school mission and student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated data collected from surveys administered throughout the year to measure outcomes achieved by the program's participants.
- Facilitated group activities and workshops on topics such as career planning, conflict resolution, and college preparation.
- Established partnerships with schools and other local organizations to facilitate access to additional resources.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for program participants when needed.
- Encouraged a safe environment by implementing behavioral expectations and providing appropriate supervision during all activities.
Athletic Director/PE Teacher
Chicago Westside Christian School
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Boys 5th-6th & 7th-8th Basketball Coach
- Working with children of grade levels Pre K- 8th grade
- Teach and guide students in physical education and sports at all levels.
- Implement lesson plans that help students develop their physical abilities, including their strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility.
- Organize and supervise extracurricular sports and fitness programs
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Jewish Council Youth Services (JCYS) Family Center
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Taught children of diverse backgrounds ages 2-5 years old. Preparing them for Kindergarten.
- Explore Learning with students by Provoking ideas, conflict resolution, and problem solving
- Developing a strong knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach, Methodology, teaching fellow co workers, teaching assistants,and parents
- Work Closely with administration team, and co workers to follow guidelines through the Reggio Emilia Approach to prepare children gor Kindergarten
- Create daily provocation for students to explore, learn, and build upon education
- Encourage diversity and appreciation of all cultures
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Breakthrough Beginner's Program
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Equips young children with an academic foundation for kindergarten.
- To prepare urban youth for academic success
- (872) 444-8210 Kimberly Garland-Allison (Supervisor of Early Childhood Education)
Education
Associates Degree -
Olive Harvey Community College
Chicago, IL05.2017
High school -
Vonsteuben Metropolitan Science Center
Chicago, IL06.2013
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Indiana University Northwest
Skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities
- Physical education
- Sports coaching
- Motivational skills
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Sports marketing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Game management
- Athletic program development
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Parent engagement
- Behavior management
- Gross motor skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Fine motor skills
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
05.2024 - 01.2025
Athletic Director/PE Teacher
Chicago Westside Christian School
12.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Jewish Council Youth Services (JCYS) Family Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Breakthrough Beginner's Program
05.2018 - 01.2022
Associates Degree -
Olive Harvey Community College
High school -
Vonsteuben Metropolitan Science Center
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Indiana University Northwest
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