Kaitlyn Pepper
Oregon,IL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced working in multiple roles with various levels of needs in all ages across diverse settings including long-term care, assisted living, classrooms, extracurricular activities, and homes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
Ogle County Educational Co-Op
08.2023 - Current
- Travel to OCEC classrooms around Ogle County providing flexible support to diverse classrooms in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and adult transition programs.
- Providing sensory breaks, toileting assistance, lesson assistance, supervision of meal times, and supervision of recess and free times.
Personal Assistant
DORS Program
09.2022 - Current
- Assist a 13-year-old male with educational support, community mobility, life skills practice, and developing awareness of others.
- Provide respite to parents.
- Supervise activities in both the home and the community.
- Manage behavioral outbursts while maintaining the safety of the client and those involved.
Extended School Year Paraprofessional
Ogle County Educational Co-Op
06.2021 - Current
- Assisting with shortened summer lessons for students with higher needs including assisting with lesson time, supervising snack, providing sensory breaks, supervising recess, taking students on walks, and providing toileting assistance.
Paraprofessional
Oregon Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher by running small group instruction, pushing into general education classes with students, and following IEPs including therapy goals for the classroom.
- Utilized the STAR program and the ARIS program for students with ASD.
- Deescalate situations using CPI training.
- Provide remote instruction when in-person instruction was unavailable.
Paraprofessional
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Created a cohesive schedule for 13 students meeting IEP minutes while not interfering with general instruction or therapy minutes.
- Run small groups in Spalding for spelling, Saxon for math, and Read Naturally for reading.
- Communicate with multiple teachers throughout the building.
- Utilize CPI for behavior needs.
Program Coordinator
Mount Morris Public Library
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Research, develop, and implement community events for all ages.
- Promote library programs using social media and other advertising tools.
- Network with local and state-level businesses for donations and collaborations on community events.
- Perform other library duties such as organizing, shelving, assisting patrons, handling money, and assisting patrons with online accounts.
Personal Nanny
Wesley And Mary Ramsey
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensured safety of children in various settings, including at home, during transportation, and on outings.
- Monitored schedules for extracurricular activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing support and guidance through various stages of their children's lives.
- Created fun learning opportunities through interactive games and hands-on experiences, fostering intellectual curiosity in children.
Administrative Assistant and Camp Coordinator
MX Martial Arts
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Oversaw account balances and collection of tuition.
- Direct specialized camps for students during school breaks.
- Oversee local marketing and social media.
Paraprofessional
EAGLE College Preparatory Charter School
10.2014 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12.2024
Certification - CPR For Healthcare Workers
American Heart Association
Norther Illinois03.2023
Certification - Nursing Assistant
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ05.2009
High School Diploma -
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Sensory Support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client/ Caregiver communication
- Documentation skills
- Proficiency in multiple computer programs
- Experience with Core Boards and AAC devices
- Flexibility
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
Ogle County Educational Co-Op
08.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant
DORS Program
09.2022 - Current
Extended School Year Paraprofessional
Ogle County Educational Co-Op
06.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Oregon Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
07.2020 - 09.2020
Program Coordinator
Mount Morris Public Library
08.2019 - 06.2020
Personal Nanny
Wesley And Mary Ramsey
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administrative Assistant and Camp Coordinator
MX Martial Arts
01.2015 - 07.2017
Paraprofessional
EAGLE College Preparatory Charter School
10.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
McHenry County College
Certification - CPR For Healthcare Workers
American Heart Association
Certification - Nursing Assistant
East Valley Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Desert Ridge High School
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