Katrena Burton
Palestine,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Palestine High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
Special Education Paraprofessional
South Eastern Special Education
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL05-1994
Associate of Science - General
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL05-1993
General
Palestine High School
Palestine, IL05-1992
Skills
Paraprofessional License/2028, Short Term Sub, License/2029, TCIS Trained, Ukeru Trained, Safety Care Trained, Sensory in Classroom Trained, Lumio Trained, RTO rulles and regulations Trauma informed practices in Special Ed Trained, Taught in General Ed, ED, MSI, and Autism classes, helped with clerical work in office, Serve Safe Illinois Certification/2026, TWIC CARD/2006, CNA/2005, and TMMI Onboarding Certification/2022, and Power Tools Certification/2022
Timeline
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Palestine High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
South Eastern Special Education
09.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - General
Lincoln Trail College
Associate of Science - General
Lincoln Trail College
General
Palestine High School