Karen Keeling
Fountain,CO
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Fountain Fort Carson High School
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Help each assigned student learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to his/her development as a mature, capable and responsible adult
- Provide a positive, healthy and safe environment in which the student can achieve his/her maximum potential
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at designated times.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Customer Experience Manager
Michaels Stores Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Manage employee schedules
- Perform daily deposits
- Receive Inventory trucks
- Assist customers with purchases and provide customer services
- Perform daily opening and closing procedures.
- Managed escalated customer issues promptly, ensuring timely resolutions and maintaining positive relationships.
- Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members, fostering professional growth and development.
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
- Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
Assistant Teacher
Young Scholars Academy
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Taught and assisted with lessons presented by teachers to students one-on-one or in small groups
- Enforced school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
- Assist with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Preschool Teacher
Briargate Family Center YMCA
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to children for infant and preschool aged children, and school-aged youth activity classes
- Communicated effectively with a positive, professional attitude with all staff, parents, and children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Therapy Technician Teacher Aide
Community Partnerships of Idaho
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Assisted children and adults with disabilities to be able to gain greater independence in their everyday lives
- The children gained the ability to stay focused in school, helped them learn their ABCs, numbers and colors
- The adults learned to balance check books, manage money and apply to jobs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize comprehensive care for patients across various conditions.
- Optimized patient comfort by adjusting positioning devices and providing appropriate accommodations during sessions.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing their emotional needs throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Maintained open communication with therapists regarding patient status, facilitating timely adjustments to treatment plans if needed.
- Assisted therapists in evaluating patients'' physical abilities and limitations for accurate treatment planning.
- Ensured patient safety during therapy sessions, following proper protocols and guidelines.
- Consistently upheld strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, protecting sensitive patient information at all times.
- Prepared necessary equipment for therapy sessions, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Contributed to effective treatment plans by accurately documenting progress notes and observations.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs, promoting self-care and ongoing progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide therapeutic interventions, resulting in positive outcomes for patients across diverse diagnoses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in rehabilitation therapies.
Education
Masters of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development -
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development -
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
05.2024
Associates in Art and Science -
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, Washington
06.2010
Skills
- Ability to communicate in person, email and telecommunicate
- Ability to lead, coach and mentor staff to develop skills
- Positive attitude and self-starter
- Always willing to learn and help
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Data Collection
References
Available upon request.
Certification
CPR certified- August 2024-August 2026
Mandt certified April 2024-April 2025
Anxiety certified- March 2022
PTSD Certified- March 2024
Early Childhood Crisis and Trauma Certified- March 2024
Child Development and Disabilities Certified- March 2024
Timeline
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Fountain Fort Carson High School
11.2021 - 09.2024
Customer Experience Manager
Michaels Stores Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
Young Scholars Academy
01.2017 - 03.2017
Preschool Teacher
Briargate Family Center YMCA
09.2016 - 12.2016
Therapy Technician Teacher Aide
Community Partnerships of Idaho
10.2006 - 04.2007
Masters of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development -
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development -
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
Associates in Art and Science -
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, Washington
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