Kasie Mounts
Muncy,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Looking to obtain a challenging and rewarding position in working with children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Coordinator Assistant /Professional Learning Coach
Warrior Run HS
Turbotville, PA
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored progress of transitioning students and provided feedback when necessary.
- Provided guidance, support, and resources to students during the transition process.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the transition process.
- Identified appropriate community resources for transitioning students such as job training programs or vocational rehabilitation services.
- Coordinated meetings with parents and staff members to discuss transition planning options and strategies.
- Maintained records of all transitioning students including assessments, evaluations, progress notes.
- Provided emotional support to transitioning students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress due to the change in environment.
Paraprofessional
Warrior Run School District
Turbotville, PA
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Childcare Provider
PitterPatter Day School
Watsontown, PA
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
Childcare Provider
Hassenplugs Group Daycare Home
Lewisburg, PA
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
GED -
Warrior Run High School
Turbotville, PA01-2006
Skills
- Transition planning
- Clinical Assessments
- Patient assistance
- Diagnostic assessments
- Community Resources
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Client Advocacy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
Certification
- FBI clearance
- State Clearance
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Bureau of Special Education Credential of competency for special education paraeducators
- former CPR and first aide training
- Former CNA Liscense
Timeline
Transition Coordinator Assistant /Professional Learning Coach
Warrior Run HS
06.2020 - 04.2021
Paraprofessional
Warrior Run School District
08.2014 - 06.2020
Childcare Provider
PitterPatter Day School
03.2011 - 01.2013
Childcare Provider
Hassenplugs Group Daycare Home
11.2009 - 02.2011
GED -
Warrior Run High School
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