Katherine Groves
Kyle
Summary
Passionate teacher with 12 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculum covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts. Well-versed in interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Paraprofessional
Thomson Primary School
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Weldon Valley Preschool
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed special tasks such as basic sign language to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
Assistant Teacher- Special Education
South Valley Middle School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks during online learning
- Participated in department online meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Worked one on one with students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities
Preschool Assistant Teacher
CEEN Head Start
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with 3 teachers to promote appropriate care and education for 12-18 children ages 3-4 years old.
- Assisted lead teacher in observing and inputting documentation in order to monitor children's development.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities, including reading age appropriate books and art activities that would promote growth.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Helped children's confidence and self-esteem by providing safe, loving environment.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Early Childhood Program Director
Trinity Lutheran School
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitor preschool program to ensure program is meeting Colorado's licensing rules.
• Create staff work schedules and ensure staff meet appropriate hours.
• Ensure staff meet personal goals and program goals.
• Work closely with support staff such as Department of Early Education and Colorado Shines to achieve high quality preschool.
• Maintained positive communication with parents through daily communication and parent teacher conferences - Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
• Responsible for planning and administering age- appropriate curriculum for ages 3 – 5
• Responsible for documenting children’s development and entering observations into Teaching Strategies.
• Ensuring preschool program is well organized, and presentable to visitors.
• Setting up tours for potential families.
• Hiring new staff that meet needs of the program.
• As director/lead teacher I was also responsible for all duties of lead teacher position
Lead Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning for children 3-5 years old
- Responsible for entering observations into Teaching Strategies in order to monitor children’s development
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Used TS Gold to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 15 students
Lead Preschool Teacher
Young Peoples Learning Center
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Submitted weekly lesson plans appropriate for 18, 3-5 year old
Assistant Teacher
Weldon Valley School
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the care of 4-5 year olds during lunch and nap time hours, which included teaching children proper hygiene before and after meal
- Assisted kindergarten teacher with daily teaching tasks, input documentation into TS Gold
Care Provider
Steiner SILS
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities
- Helped plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Performed and taught individuals on household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
Respite Provider
Foster Home
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided daily care for foster children while caregiver was out
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Education
No Degree - Photography
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAEarly Childhood Certificates - Early Childhood Education
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO2013
High School Diploma -
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School
Weldona, CO05.2006
Skills
- Social Development Support
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- First Aid/CPR
- Companionship Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Detail-oriented
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavior Redirection
- Fine Motor Skills
- Developing Social Skills
Timeline
SPED Paraprofessional
Thomson Primary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Weldon Valley Preschool
08.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Teacher- Special Education
South Valley Middle School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Preschool Assistant Teacher
CEEN Head Start
08.2018 - 03.2020
Early Childhood Program Director
Trinity Lutheran School
07.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
07.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Preschool Teacher
Young Peoples Learning Center
05.2015 - 07.2015
Assistant Teacher
Weldon Valley School
09.2012 - 05.2015
Care Provider
Steiner SILS
01.2012 - 01.2013
Respite Provider
Foster Home
01.2006 - 01.2011
No Degree - Photography
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Early Childhood Certificates - Early Childhood Education
Morgan Community College
High School Diploma -
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School
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