Kathryn Hollemeyer
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in assisting students with special needs through individualized education plans and small group instruction. Known for fostering positive learning environments and promoting student independence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Character Kids Club Aide
Fox C-6 School District
Arnold, MO
01.2026 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fox C-6 School District
Arnold, MO
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating small group activities and promoting positive behavior interventions.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet unique student requirements, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with special education team to monitor student progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops, applying new strategies to improve educational outcomes for students.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Assisting students with diverse learning requirements
- Individual and small group support
- Specialized educational assistance
- Educational support collaboration
- Effective classroom management
- Facilitating small group learning
- Reading and writing support
- Student health and safety
- Specialized instructional methods
- IEP implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptive learning strategies
Certification
- Elementary Education- American Board (January 2026)
- Substitute Certificate of License to Teach- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (May 2022- May 2026)
Languages
English
Timeline
Character Kids Club Aide
Fox C-6 School District
01.2026 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fox C-6 School District
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri, St. Louis