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Kathleen Tiderman

Burlington,WI

Summary

Accomplished Behavioral Therapist, Special Education Assistant, Substitute Teacher and Special Needs Counselor with a combined 30 years of experience in residential, educational and therapeutic settings, as well as a parent of a special-needs child. Skills include working with children with social, emotional and behavioral disorders and their families. Positive, vibrant team member working closely with parents, educators, social workers and doctors, with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Classroom experience includes providing support in general class setting, small groups and one-on-one instruction. Additionally, collaborating with special education teachers to troubleshoot issues, discuss behavioral and academic goals and provide optimal support for students and staff. Served as substitute teacher 4k-8th grade.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, 4k-8th Grade

North Cape School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Concurrently served as Special Education Aid

Special Education Assistant

Yorkville Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided teacher support in general classroom setting
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.

REALTOR

Tiderman Realty, LLC
2007 - Present
  • Well-Versed in all contracts and forms related to Real Estate
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and all personnel involved in closing transactions
  • Developed effective communication skills with buyers and sellers through the process
  • Refined ability to anticipate and handle possible issues or delays
  • Strong in both written and verbal communication skills to build positive repoire with clients, agents and other professionals.

Autism Therapist /Nanny

Private Family
2003 - 2005

Behavioral Therapist for private family in-home.

Provided daily, consistent support in development of the following:

-daily living skills

-academics

-social skills

-physical skills

-behavioral skills

Autism Therapist (Supervisor)

Autism Consultants, Wi Early Autism Project,
2000 - 2003
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Completed full behavior assessments to determine best courses of actions.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Built team staff, trained and supervised.
  • Provided support to family and knowledge community resources

Youth Counselor/Supervisor

Hillcrest Alternative School
1997 - 2000
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
  • Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges and therapy milestones.
  • Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Supervisor Care Worker

Willowglen Academy
02.1995 - 08.1997
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
  • Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Supervised all floor staff, including jobs reviews, disciplinary actions, reports.
  • Trained staff on procedural expectations

Education

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & CESA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Social Anthropology, Family Studies

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.1994

Skills

  • Behavior management techniques
  • Curriculum design
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
  • Crisis Management
  • Community resource referral
  • Goal setting
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Daily living skill development
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Therapy team planning
  • Social skill development
  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Observation

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, 4k-8th Grade

North Cape School District
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Assistant

Yorkville Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Supervisor Care Worker

Willowglen Academy
02.1995 - 08.1997

REALTOR

Tiderman Realty, LLC
2007 - Present

Autism Therapist /Nanny

Private Family
2003 - 2005

Autism Therapist (Supervisor)

Autism Consultants, Wi Early Autism Project,
2000 - 2003

Youth Counselor/Supervisor

Hillcrest Alternative School
1997 - 2000

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & CESA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Social Anthropology, Family Studies

Marquette University