Katheryne Elliott
Kent,WA
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Paraeducator polished in curriculum development, behavior management, and recordkeeping. Adaptable and accommodating professional with 5 years of hands-on experience administering instructional and behavioral support to individuals and small groups. Patient, empathetic, and kind professional with 10 years of childcare experience. Commended for consistently providing children with the tools and space to advance and build knowledge for success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RSP Paraeducator
Green Gables Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing instruction in various subjects to individuals and groups of up to 8 students
- Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by exhibiting a caring demeanor and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Prepared instruction materials for 12 groups under supervision of lead teacher, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to direct supervisor, GE teachers, and admin as necessary.
1:1 Paraeducator
Green Gables Elementary School
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by exhibiting a caring demeanor and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Monitor student throughout school day in accordance with school and district policies.
- Established a relationship that encouraged appropriate behavior. Gave positive reinforcement to student throughout the day.
- Provided direct support during challenging moments, redirecting student behaviors that were not in line with school behavior expectations.
- Facilitated appropriate social interactions, problem-solving, and conflict resolution within a real-world context.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as speech therapists when necessary to ensure comprehensive support for the student's unique needs.
Lead Teacher
Enchanted Beginnings LLC
10.2014 - 08.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for developmental success at home and school.
- Supported up to 12 students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each age group and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Service
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Served as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintained control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Coordinated and conducted activities that met the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for the group and individual children
- Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provide program options for children with special requirements
- Maintained program participation data and completed daily reports
- Collaborated with other caregivers to create a safe and nurturing environment for up to 15 children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Education
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governor’s University
Online06.2027
No Degree - Music
Highline College
DesMoines, WA04.2017
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Federal Way, WA06.2017
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student Advocacy
- Data Entry and Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Case tracking and follow-up
- Active listener
- Effective Communicator
- Adaptable
- Creative
- Behavioral Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Right Response Certified
References
- Erin Alexander, RSP Teacher at Green Gables Elementary, 707 458 5983, eaexander@fwps.org
- Michelle O'Sullivan, Teacher at Green Gables Elementary, 253 230 1042, mosulliv@fwps.org
- Tia Jack, Family Liaison at Lake Dolloff Elementary, 206 854 9767, tjack@fwps.org
- Claudette Elliott, owner of Enchanted Beginnings LLC 253 334 3414, cobwebs@comcast.net
Volunteer Experience
- Student leader of Thomas Jefferson’s Chamber and Concert choirs
- Multiple volunteer experiences in Girl Scouts of America
- Private tutor
Timeline
RSP Paraeducator
Green Gables Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
1:1 Paraeducator
Green Gables Elementary School
10.2021 - 03.2023
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Marine Corps Community Service
01.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher
Enchanted Beginnings LLC
10.2014 - 08.2023
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governor’s University
No Degree - Music
Highline College
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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