Apollonia POLLARD
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience at Chicago Public Schools, excelling in crisis management and fostering student involvement. Proven track record in enhancing community engagement and promoting positive campus culture. Skilled in effective communication and organizational strategies, committed to supporting diverse learning needs and building strong home-school partnerships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools CPS
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
Teachers Assistant
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
Community Service Representative
Chicago Public Schools CPS
05.2015 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
- Assisted clients facing financial hardships through budgeting guidance or referrals to financial assistance programs within the community network.
- Conducted research on best practices for community development, informing program design and implementation strategies.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for increasing community involvement in local initiatives.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of community events to foster unity and celebrate diversity.
SECA (Special Education Classroom Assistant)
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2013 - Current
- Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
- Assisted in the organization of school-wide events, such as assemblies and fundraisers, to foster a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sonography
Indiana University, Northwest
Gary, INBachelor of Science - Sonography
Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILSonography/Ultrasound - Sonography
Aquarius Institute
Des Plaines, IL02-2026
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, IL06-2008
Skills
- Engaging parents in dialogue
- Fostering student involvement
- Crisis management
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Commitment to professional standards
- Fundraising
- Student counseling
Timeline
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools CPS
04.2025 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2024 - Current
Community Service Representative
Chicago Public Schools CPS
05.2015 - Current
SECA (Special Education Classroom Assistant)
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sonography
Indiana University, Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Sonography
Roosevelt University
Sonography/Ultrasound - Sonography
Aquarius Institute
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Similar Profiles
Andrea GuajardoAndrea Guajardo
PSMA Summer STEM Engineering Tutor at Chicago Public Schools CPSPSMA Summer STEM Engineering Tutor at Chicago Public Schools CPS
Sharonda SisneySharonda Sisney
Special Education Paraprofessional at Chicago Public Schools CPSSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Chicago Public Schools CPS
Artrice ChisimArtrice Chisim
Cook 3 at Chicago Public Schools CPSCook 3 at Chicago Public Schools CPS
Nekai GildonNekai Gildon
Fabrication Welder at Exhaust Productions IncFabrication Welder at Exhaust Productions Inc
Darnell Bowles Jr.Darnell Bowles Jr.
Volunteer at Merrillville High SchoolVolunteer at Merrillville High School