Kati Dukat
Gretna Public Schools
OMAHA,NE
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated special education paraprofessional with a strong record of supporting students through instruction, behavior guidance, and daily care. Experienced in collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to support progress. Focused on patience, empathy, and consistent classroom support.
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
7 Years 2 Months- Supported IEP implementation by reinforcing accommodations, modifications, and classroom expectations.
- Assisted teachers with small-group instruction, independent work, and student redirection.
- Monitored student behavior and applied positive support strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Documented student progress and shared observations with certified staff for instructional planning.
- Supervised students during classroom transitions, lunch, recess, and community activities.
- Adapted instructional materials and classroom routines to meet diverse learning needs.
- Communicated consistently with teachers, therapists, and families to support student success.
- Helped students develop independence through prompting, modeling, and guided practice.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Stay at Home Parent
6 Years 2 Months- Coordinated household schedules, appointments, and activity calendars for multiple family members
- Organized transportation, school drop-offs, and extracurricular logistics with consistent reliability
- Planned meals, grocery lists, and pantry inventory to support efficient home operations
- Managed budgeting, bill tracking, and purchasing decisions to maintain financial organization
- Resolved daily conflicts and adjusted priorities quickly to meet changing family needs
- Supported homework, skill building, and developmental routines with patient guidance and consistency
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Nursing
Skills
IEP implementation
Instructional assistance
Lesson implementation
Special education support
Learning disability support
Autism assistance
Physical disabilities support
Daily living support
Social skills training
Emotional regulation
Crisis management
Visual schedules
Sensory integration
Adaptive equipment
Behavior management
Progress monitoring
Data collection
Teacher support
Teacher collaboration
Small group instruction
Classroom organization
Classroom management strategies
Positive behavior reinforcement
Peer mentoring
Health monitoring
Skills strategies
Sensory support
Executive function assistance
Toileting support
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Verbal communication
Nonverbal communication
Active listening
Dependability
Applied behavior analysis
Social development
Differentiated instruction
Problem-solving
Dependability
Certification
- Verbal Behavior Training - 12/12/2023
Certifying organization: Metro Regional Autism Coordinator. EDU #3 Terry McGill
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gretna Public Schools
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
06.2013 - 08.2019Read More
Southeast Community College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
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Chadron State College
No Degree from Early Childhood Special Education
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Gretna Public School
High School Diploma
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University of Nebraska At Kearney
No Degree from Nursing
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Semester Honors
President's List: Spring 2025 and Fall 2026
GPA: 4.0