Hi, I’m
Kate Martin
Tahlequah
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering a wealth of experience in accommodation to children with various needs. Pursing a similar position where the importance of adaptations in daily living for people of many ages and capabilities is highly sought.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grand View Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional
2021.12 - Current (2 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained a feeding and diaper changing schedule for some students
- Offered student support through special accommodations and extra assistance.
Northeastern State University Tahlequah
Captioner/Office Assistant
2015.08 - 2021.12 (6 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Reviewed files for accuracy, synchronization of captions with audio and screen placement for students with exceptional learning needs to keep course material ADA compliant.
- Corresponded with faculty, staff, and third parties regarding requests submitted.
- Assisted in preparation, execution, and follow-up of events held by the department.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete tasks.
Fort Gibson Public Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional
2020.01 - 2021.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Worked with a student on a simple communication system.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Oklahoma Production Center OPC
Behavioral Job Coach
2019.04 - 2020.01 (9 months)
Job overview
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients at job sites.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Trained clients through demonstrating self-help skills, job-training, and proper work ethics according to individual needs.
- Composing incident reports of any problem arising with trainees.
- Maintaining proper medical care and records for individuals, including administration of medications.
- Safely transporting clients, in company vehicles, from Work Center to Job Site or to their homes.
- Reporting needs of clients to proper authority.
Education
Northeastern State University , Tahlequah, OK
Bachelor of Science from Speech Language Pathology
12.2018
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018
- Honor Roll Fall 2019
- 3.65 GPA
- Magna cum laude graduate
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP Compliance
- Special Needs
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional Regulation
- Visual Schedules
- Student Advocacy
- Adaptive Equipment
- Mobility Assistance
- Autism Understanding
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Grand View Schools
2021.12 - Current (2 years & 9 months)
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Gibson Public Schools
2020.01 - 2021.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Behavioral Job Coach
Oklahoma Production Center OPC
2019.04 - 2020.01 (9 months)
Captioner/Office Assistant
Northeastern State University Tahlequah
2015.08 - 2021.12 (6 years & 4 months)
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science from Speech Language Pathology
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