Katherine Semla
La Porte,IN
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with strengths in student support, classroom management, and behavior intervention. Skilled at reinforcing routines, guiding assignments, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Laporte Community School Corp.
Laporte, IN
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered support to students in classroom setting to foster learning and engagement.
- Supported classroom instruction for LaPorte Community School Corp. students.
- Guided students with assignments, reading tasks, and independent work
- Monitored student progress and reported concerns to teaching staff
- Reinforced behavior expectations and classroom procedures for student groups.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised students during class transitions, lunch, and recess.
- Built strong connections with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance collaboration and support.
- Prepared instructional materials for special education and general education activities
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
GED -
Adult Education Program
Michigan City, IN06-2018
Skills
- Special education support
- Instructional support
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student supervision
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Laporte Community School Corp.
10.2025 - Current
GED -
Adult Education Program