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Kali Gray

Onawa,IA

Summary

Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as a role model using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of growing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Monona, Whiting
Onawa, IA
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
  • Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
  • Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.

BHIS

Burgess Health Center
Onawa, IA
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided education to families on how to best support their loved ones struggling with mental illness.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress due to mental illness or trauma.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and review clinical decisions.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including documentation of progress notes, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.

Special Education Associate

Winterset Community School District
Winterset, IA
08.2022 - 05.2023

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as those with physical and mental disabilities.

• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.

• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Bartender/ Cook

Lakeview Country Club
Winterset, IA
06.2019 - 09.2022
  • Collect money for drinks served.
  • Check the identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, including restocking supplies.
  • Balance cash receipts.
  • Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally.

Youth Counselor

Four Oaks
Winterset, IA
11.2021 - 05.2022

· Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

· Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

· Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.

· Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Special Education Associate

Winterset Community School District
Winterset, IA
08.2019 - 11.2021

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as those with physical and mental disabilities.

• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.

• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Office Assistant

City of Onawa
Onawa, IA
08.2017 - 08.2018

• Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and used computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

• Maintain scheduling and event calendars.

• Collect and disburse funds from payments and keep records of collections and disbursements.

Preschool Paraprofessional

Whiting Community School
Whiting, IA
08.2015 - 05.2016

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, guest visits, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.

Residential Coach

Crossroads of Western Iowa
Onawa, IA
03.2014 - 04.2016

• Care for consumers in their homes with developmental and intellectual disabilities

• Assist them with completing their activities of daily living

• Assist with teaching the importance of daily chores and cleaning

• Taking them out on activities in the community to participate in

  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including notes on progress toward goals.

Child Care Provider

Magic Depot Child Care Center
Onawa, Iowa
08.2012 - 04.2014

• Maintain a safe play environment.

• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.

• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

Education

Masters in Social Work -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelors in behavioral science -

Bellevue University

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Arts and Science -

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint proficiency
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Quick learner
  • Extremely organized
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • IEP understanding
  • Behavior Management

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Monona, Whiting
11.2023 - Current

BHIS

Burgess Health Center
08.2023 - 11.2023

Special Education Associate

Winterset Community School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

Youth Counselor

Four Oaks
11.2021 - 05.2022

Special Education Associate

Winterset Community School District
08.2019 - 11.2021

Bartender/ Cook

Lakeview Country Club
06.2019 - 09.2022

Office Assistant

City of Onawa
08.2017 - 08.2018

Preschool Paraprofessional

Whiting Community School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Residential Coach

Crossroads of Western Iowa
03.2014 - 04.2016

Child Care Provider

Magic Depot Child Care Center
08.2012 - 04.2014

Masters in Social Work -

Walden University

Bachelors in behavioral science -

Bellevue University

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Arts and Science -

Western Iowa Tech Community College
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