Katelyn Carter
Waterford,MI
Summary
Proven to enhance student engagement and safety at Bloomfield Hills School District, I excel in learning disabilities support and effective collaboration with educators. Leveraging verbal communication and classroom organization skills, I've significantly contributed to creating positive, adaptive learning environments. My approach consistently improves educational outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in special education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bloomfield Hills School District
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
School Custodian
Enviro-clean Services
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
- Supported school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Resident Aide-Shift Lead
Independence Village of Waterstone
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Conducted regular room checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being of residents within the facility.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Actively participated in ongoing staff training programs to maintain knowledge on best practices in residential care settings.
- Developed strong relationships with residents'' families by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their loved one''s care and progress.
- Implemented person-centered care approaches, tailoring services to residents'' unique preferences and needs.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Sales Associate
Carsons
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Line Cook
Taco Bell
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Education
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI 08.2023 -
Oakland Community College
Highland, MI 08.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lapeer High School
Lapeer, MI06.2015
Skills
Teacher Assistance
Learning Disabilities Support
Classroom Organization
Collaboration with teachers
Verbal and written communication
Instructional support
Student Supervision
Nonverbal Communication
Timeline
Macomb Community College
08.2023 -
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bloomfield Hills School District
11.2022 - 08.2024
Oakland Community College
08.2022 - 05.2023
School Custodian
Enviro-clean Services
03.2021 - 10.2022
Resident Aide-Shift Lead
Independence Village of Waterstone
06.2017 - 11.2020
Sales Associate
Carsons
05.2016 - 06.2017
Line Cook
Taco Bell
03.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Lapeer High School
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