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Heather Killingsworth

Heather Killingsworth

Griffin,GA

Summary

"Passionate-First Year" teacher seeking Elementary teaching position; devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.

Working as a Paraprofessional for three years in ASD classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Organized and driven to manage file organization and materials to be prepared for daily instruction and valued for delivering support to special needs students and nurturing development of all students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ASD Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools (Rocky Creek Elementary)
Hampton , GA
05.2019 - Current

I am responsible for supporting the teacher in multiple ways, including maintaining order and structure in the classroom and across school settings, preparing instructional materials, constructing bulletin boards, and setting up work areas. I assist students with bathroom needs, during independent time with functional tasks based on the students' instructional abilities, and during instruction. I keep data on each student's IEP goals each day. Assist the teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play. Kept classrooms clean, neat, and adequately sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency. I am proactive in maintaining appropriate student behaviors, and I support students while using behavior de-escalation strategies.

ASD Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools (Hampton Middle School)
Hampton , Georgia
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • I was responsible for supporting the teacher in multiple ways. Daily duties were: facilitating morning meetings, assisting students with bathroom and hygiene needs, coordinating small groups for fine motor and sensory group time, and with functional task small group time based on students' instructional abilities. I was proactive in maintaining appropriate student behaviors, and I supported students while using behavior de-escalation strategies.

Clinical Tech II

The Medical Center of Navicent Health
Macon , GA
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • As a Clinical Tech II, I supported nurses and focused on patients' wellness and comfort. Responsibilities included: checking vital signs and blood glucose levels, assisting with baths and changing of linens, assisting with ADL's, feedings, helping nurses, cleaning patients, charting on the computer.
  • On multiple occasions, I would work as a unit secretary, answering phones, making and breaking down charts, putting in doctors' orders, faxing to thepharmacy, and working using multiple computer programs.

Sales Associate

Rite Aid Pharmacy
Griffin , GA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Checked customers out, answered phones, assisted customers, stocked shelves, checked in new items
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

CareMaster Medical Services
Griffin , GA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Cleaned clients house, ran errands, took client to Doctor appointments, assisted with ADL’s, cooked meals, made sure medication was taken.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Spalding High School
Griffin, GA
05.2007

Skills

  • Intrapersonal Skills
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Classroom Creativity
  • Team Player
  • Organizational Skills
  • Technology-Based Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

ASD Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools (Rocky Creek Elementary)
05.2019 - Current

ASD Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools (Hampton Middle School)
01.2019 - 05.2019

Clinical Tech II

The Medical Center of Navicent Health
01.2013 - 01.2019

Sales Associate

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

CareMaster Medical Services
01.2008 - 01.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Walden University

High School Diploma -

Spalding High School
Heather Killingsworth