Kari Nye
Teacher
Manheim,PA
Summary
Student-focused Substitute Teacher Assistant effective in busy classroom environments. Well-versed in backing up teachers, preparing class spaces and operating AV equipment to support lessons. Works effectively with parents to improve student behavior and attendance.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Aide
Manheim Central School District
Manheim, PA
12.2018 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
- Encouraged continuous development for students of all ages through proactive in-class assistance.
School Counselor
Donegal School District
Mount Joy, PA
06.2007 - 12.2014
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Philhaven
Lebanon, PA
09.2002 - 12.2006
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Assisted in coordination of mental health support services provided by care team.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Education in School Counseling
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA 08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Adaptable
IEP understanding
Organizational abilities
Lesson plan implementation
Creative problem solving
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Aide
Manheim Central School District
12.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Donegal School District
06.2007 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Masters of Education in School Counseling
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
08.2004 - 05.2007
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Philhaven
09.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
08.1998 - 05.2002