Desiree Kuykendall
Missoula,MT
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Resource Para
Missoula County Public Schools
Missoula, MT
08.2014 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Managed classroom materials and equipment such as textbooks, laptops, projectors.
- Monitored student behavior during breaks and lunchtime ensuring safety of all participants.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
Noon Duty
Missoula County Public Schoools
Missoula, MT
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Ensured safe and secure environment for students during lunch time.
- Inspected cafeteria to ensure cleanliness and safety standards were met.
- Provided guidance and support to students as needed throughout lunch period.
- Enforced rules consistently across all grade levels while demonstrating good judgment in difficult situations.
- Engaged positively with students by providing positive reinforcement whenever possible.
- Provided guidance to students on appropriate playground behavior and conflict resolution techniques.
- Enforced school rules regarding safety and conduct while participating in outdoor play activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumner Senior High School
Sumner, WA06-1997
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Teacher Support
- Classroom support
- Student Records Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Schedule Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Behavior improvements
- Safety understanding
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Emotional Support
- Student Health and Safety
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Extended Resource Para
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2014 - 09.2023
Noon Duty
Missoula County Public Schoools
08.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Sumner Senior High School
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