Kali Therrien
Putnam
Summary
Dynamic, dedicated and resourceful Special Educator with a background in the arts. Committed to kindness, excellence and thinking outside the box.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
ABA Instructor
EASTCONN
11.2023 - Current
- Works 1:1 with students who need extra support academically and socially on building their skill set through Discrete Trial Instruction.
- Improves behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Records data and tracks student growth throughout via Google Docs.
- Plans and designs new lessons for students as they progress through their goals.
- Implements behavior modification techniques to improve student's academic performance.
- Communicates with fellow staff and teachers to address students' behavior and progress.
- Provides classroom support during specials including gym and art.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Putnam Public Schools
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Implemented lesson plans for teachers at Putnam High School.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new approaches and practices to teaching.
- Repeatedly requested by teachers as their substitute based on reputation and trusted performance.
Summer Company Member
Bread And Puppet Theater
09.2015 - Current
- Helps develop and perform large scale shows incorporating music, dance and puppetry during the Summer season.
- Co-teaches performance workshops for Concordia University (2022 & 2017), the University of Maryland (Spring 2016), Reed College and Pomona College (Fall 2015).
- Maintains focus, energy and enthusiasm throughout each project.
- Supports colleagues by stepping in when they needed an extra hand to complete a task.
- Resolves problems within the group through listening, empathy, communication of needs and compromise.
Interim Dance Teacher
Pomfret School
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to different styles of movement including jazz, ballet, hip hop and yoga.
- Choreographed 20-30 minute performances for the Spring and Fall Dance Shows with the Advanced Dance Class.
- Coached the Spring Dance Team and made a high energy multimedia dance show incorporating video projections and sound mixing.
- Met with students in smaller groups or by appointment to help with any questions about homework assignments or choreography.
- Communicated with parents via Zoom and email to touch base about their children's progress.
Puppetry Production Assistant
Sesame Workshop
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted the puppet costumer and prop maker with the building of their designs.
- Bought materials for production with the company card online, by foot around the Garmet District, and by driving across NYC.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment and staging areas.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used, and quality assurance, helping supervisors make accurate operational decisions.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Performance Studies
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn05.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Puppet Arts
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Lesson Planning
- Data Collection
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- De-Escalation Techniques
References
Heather Taylor
Principal at Putnam High School Phone:(860) 963-6905 Email: taylorh@putnam.k12.ct.us
Chip Lamb
Arts Chair/Theater Director; Scripps Endowed Chair for the Arts
Phone: (860) 230-5017 Email: clamb@pomfret.org
Affiliations
CT Rollers
Flock Theatre
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
Alice Farley Dance Company
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- PMT Certified
Timeline
ABA Instructor
EASTCONN
11.2023 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Putnam Public Schools
08.2022 - 11.2023
Interim Dance Teacher
Pomfret School
03.2021 - 11.2021
Puppetry Production Assistant
Sesame Workshop
02.2019 - 10.2019
Summer Company Member
Bread And Puppet Theater
09.2015 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Performance Studies
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Puppet Arts
University of Connecticut
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- PMT Certified
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