Kasey Knuppel
Sterling,CO
Summary
I am an organized and motivated professional with strong time management and organizational skills. Proven adaptability in diverse environments, contributing effectively to team success. Committed to continuous learning and driving company growth in entry-level roles. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills enhance collaboration and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
RE-1 Valley School District
Sterling, Colorado
07.2022 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student participation and understanding.
- Applied effective classroom management strategies, creating a positive environment that encouraged student engagement and collaboration.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional assistance with coursework.
- Partnered with parents to monitor student progress and address concerns, fostering a supportive learning community.
Dental Assistant
Northeast Colorado Health Department
Sterling, Colorado
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and provided post-treatment care instructions to enhance recovery.
- Coordinated scheduling with schools and supported dentist during visits to ensure efficient patient care.
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Sterling, CO
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated daily classroom activities that fostered social and emotional development among students.
- Implemented age-appropriate learning materials that enhanced cognitive skills and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to create supportive learning environments that extended children's development at home.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
Paraeducator
Re-1 Valley School District
Sterling, CO
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Supported students with special needs during classroom activities, fostering engagement and participation in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers in managing classroom dynamics and implementing instructional activities to promote effective learning environments.
- Monitored and guided student behavior in various school settings, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
Preschool Teacher
The Cottage School
Longmont, CO
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Facilitated daily classroom activities to enhance social and emotional development.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Assessed student progress through regular observations and informal evaluations to tailor instructional strategies.
- Maintained safe, nurturing classroom environment to support overall child growth and well-being.
Customer Service Solar Representative
Consumer Education Outreach
Windsor, CO
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Resolved complex customer inquiries through effective problem solving, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to identify needs and provide tailored solutions, improving overall service experience.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Achieved daily performance goals, contributing to team success and customer service excellence.
Preschool Teacher
Jungle Cubs Learning Center
Windsor, CO
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Interacted with children daily to foster communication and trust. on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Assistant Manager Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
Greeley, CO
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Supervised daily operations, scheduling shifts and assigning duties to optimize staff performance.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff scheduling.
- Trained new employees on customer service and product knowledge.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and prepared bank deposits to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Prepared bank deposits for processed payments.
Bank Teller
Key Bank
Aurora, CO
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Processed customer transactions with a focus on accuracy and efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy and balanced at end of shifts to ensure financial integrity.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers by answering inquiries, resolving complaints and processing transactions in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and banking services.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy to improve overall service experience.
- Performed cash handling duties including counting currency, coins and checks.
- Managed vault inventory and ensured accurate cash levels daily.
- Adhered to bank policies and procedures regarding safety, security, privacy and confidentiality regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO05.2013
High School Diploma -
Fort Morgan High School
Fort Morgan, CO05-2006
Skills
- Customer service and assistance
- Individualized instruction
- Time management
- Effective communication
- InAdividualized instrSSuction
- MS Office proficiency
- Accurate financial handling
- Communication skills
- Classroom management
- CPR and first-aid certification
- Early childhood education certification
- Behavioral and cognitive development
- Recordkeeping practices
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson planning
- Staff leadership
- Data entry accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Filing and data archiving
- Data entry
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Certified in First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions
- Certified by the state of Colorado to teach Early Childhood education
- AA in Elementary Education from Aims Community College
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
RE-1 Valley School District
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Northeast Colorado Health Department
07.2019 - 05.2020
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2018
Paraeducator
Re-1 Valley School District
12.2016 - 05.2017
Preschool Teacher
The Cottage School
05.2015 - 12.2015
Customer Service Solar Representative
Consumer Education Outreach
07.2014 - 05.2015
Preschool Teacher
Jungle Cubs Learning Center
11.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Manager Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
08.2010 - 10.2011
Bank Teller
Key Bank
05.2008 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Aims Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Morgan High School