Kate Coffin
Westfield,IN
Summary
I am goal-oriented. I do not intend on working in a school forever, but I enjoy aiding my students in becoming a person who will create change and do great things for society. I am passionate about social change, personal growth, and development. I believe every person is worth as many chances as they can get, and finding work in a field where I get to help people achieve that is my goal.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Westfield Washington Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with low-support special needs in general education classes in one-on-one and group environments.
- Assisted teachers in organization of classes.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 7-14 children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax06-2021
Skills
- IEP adherence
- Faculty collaboration
- Pupil supervision
- Student assessment
- Helping students with special needs
- Conflict resolution
- Evidence-based program use
- Management and organization
- Team-building
Accomplishments
- In June of 2021, I organized a Black Lives Matter protest in Fairfax, VA with a turnout of around 1,000 people.
- In my work with special needs students, with the help of the resource staff, I turned around a kindergartner we thought would have to go to a special behavioral program.
- In my senior year of high school, I managed a school music festival. This included virtual access, ticketing, finding and booking a location, and making sure everything ran smoothly.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Westfield Washington Schools
01.2024 - Current
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
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