Katherine Cox
Lee's Summit,Missouri
Summary
Enthusiastic Learning Center Para Professional, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Professional
Lee's Summit School District
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Business Owner
Papa Murphy's Owner
03.2011 - 06.2022
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Preschool Teacher
Appletree Academy
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOEducation
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Data Collection
Timeline
Para Professional
Lee's Summit School District
08.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Papa Murphy's Owner
03.2011 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Appletree Academy
08.2007 - 01.2011
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Missouri - Columbia
Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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