Kathryn A. Howell
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
Resourceful paraprofessional with a strong background in supporting diverse learners. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, enhancing student engagement and achieving IEP goals through personalized teaching approaches.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Indian Hills Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Co-developed personalized learning strategies with teacher to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies tailored to individual students to improve classroom behavior.
- Supported children at learning stations to enhance engagement during group activities.
Paraprofessional, Interventionist
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Created individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily activities and instruction to foster engagement and learning.
- Ensured safety and compliance on the playground by consistently enforcing established rules.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wasatch Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Led small group and individual activities to address differentiated student needs and achieve IEP goals.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Recorded interventions and outcomes to support collaboration with lead teacher in resolving student issues.
- Streamlined organization of instructional materials and classroom resources to enhance learning environment.
Functional Skills Paraprofessional
Antelope Elementary School
Clearfield, Utah
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Directed and motivated special education students in grades K-2 to complete assigned work and skills according to their IEP goals.
- Directed classroom activities to ensure completion of assigned work and skill development.
- Partnered with teacher to design tailored classroom environment supporting individual student needs.
- Monitored student performance and documented data to evaluate academic progress.
Paraprofessional Educator
Edison Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Facilitated student learning objectives via personalized and small group instruction for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Monitored reading progress of identified students, collecting data to tailor instructional strategies for improved outcomes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with teachers to enhance collaborative support for student success.
- Supervised and monitored recess activities to promote safety and encourage positive behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-1998
Skills
- Special education support
- Individualized lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Tailored instruction
- Reading intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior management
- Educator collaboration
- Data documentation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Indian Hills Elementary School
08.2024 - 09.2025
Paraprofessional, Interventionist
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School
04.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wasatch Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2021
Functional Skills Paraprofessional
Antelope Elementary School
09.2014 - 09.2015
Paraprofessional Educator
Edison Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah