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Katie Tate

Bonifay,FLORIDA

Summary

Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional Aide

Holmes District School Board
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.

Waitress

Castaway Seafood Restaurant
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Occasional Babysitter

Meg Taylor
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Chipola College
Marianna, FL
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Holmes County High School
Bonifay, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Social Support
  • Clerical Support
  • Educational Assistance
  • Test Proctoring
  • Activity Oversight
  • Crisis Intervention
  • IEP Compliance
  • Special Education Support
  • Classroom Support
  • Teacher Support
  • Helping Students With Special Needs
  • Small Group Instruction

Certification

  • Certified in CPI, October 2022
  • Paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities training, completed and passed September 2023
  • Mental Health training, completed and passed November 2022
  • Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect training, completed and passed February 2023
  • McKinny-Vento training, completed and passed August 2023
  • ESE Paraprofessional Training, completed November 2022

Timeline

Paraprofessional Aide

Holmes District School Board
08.2022 - Current

Waitress

Castaway Seafood Restaurant
05.2021 - 06.2023

Occasional Babysitter

Meg Taylor
08.2019 - 11.2020

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Chipola College

High School Diploma -

Holmes County High School
Katie Tate