Kacie A. Hartman
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Faith-driven and creative art educator currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at Purdue University, with proven classroom experience as a paraprofessional. Brings a professional background in the visual arts—ranging from contract design for home staging and traditional ceramic artistry—paired with a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child through faith, creativity, and learning. Dedicated to guiding students in grades 5–8 to recognize and develop their God-given artistic gifts while promoting virtues such as discipline, reverence, and collaboration. Passionate about fostering a classroom environment that celebrates beauty as a reflection of God’s creation and encourages students to serve others through their talents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic School
04.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during instructional activities.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Receptionist
- Organize and maintain daily schedule for six hygienist and three doctors
- Strong customer service skills with receiving patients, collection and resolving problematic situations
- Technology adaptability
- Treatment plan coordinator, insurance coordinator and head customer service operator
Dental Assistant
- Assisted in General Dentistry and General Anesthesia Oral Surgery
- Head sterilization technician
- Financial budgeting and ordering of office supplies
- Head coordinator of educational activities at schools, fundraisers and charity events
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Purdue
Fort Wayne, IN03-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Dental Assistant
Indiana University
INSkills
- Classroom management and positive behavior support grounded in Catholic values
- Faith-based and values-centered teaching approach
- Strong communication and collaboration with students and staff
- Administrative and organizational skills from dental office and classroom settings
- Attention to detail and professionalism gained as a Certified Dental Assistant and receptionist
- Compassionate, service-oriented mindset dedicated to nurturing students’ God-given talents
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic School
04.2025 - Current
Receptionist
Dental Assistant
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Purdue
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Dental Assistant
Indiana University