Kaitlyn Mann
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Program Assistant successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Van Buren Intermediate School District
11.2023 - Current
- Engaged in direct interaction and instruction with children in department's implementation of pre-K curriculum and early learning standards.
- Helped teacher in classroom with specific instruction to meet needs for IEPs.
- Assisted teacher in setup and maintenance of classroom and cleaned materials to maintain hygienic environment.
- Participated in department, district and state in-service training programs as complements to curriculum or other program components.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
Mattawan Consolidated School District
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Education
Master’s Degree - Special Education: Clinical Teacher – MA Accelerated– ASD
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2027
Bachelor’s Degree - Bachelor of Science: Early Child Genl Spec Ed: Birth–K
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2026
Associate’s Degree - Business Administrative Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2023
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Child safety procedures
- Classroom support
- Effective communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Supervising student activities
- Crisis intervention
LANGUAGES
English, some sign language
Timeline
Program Assistant
Van Buren Intermediate School District
11.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Mattawan Consolidated School District
02.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Bachelor of Science: Early Child Genl Spec Ed: Birth–K
Western Michigan University
Associate’s Degree - Business Administrative Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Master’s Degree - Special Education: Clinical Teacher – MA Accelerated– ASD
Western Michigan University