Katie Wilson
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Hopewell Crest School
Bridgeton, New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Hopewell Crest School
Bridgeton, New Jersey
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised students during playtime and lunch periods, ensuring safety of all participants.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by constantly monitoring their activities and intervening as necessary.
- Helped develop positive behavior management techniques for the classroom setting.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hopewell Crest School
Bridgeton, New Jersey
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Bridgeton Public Schools
Bridgeton, New Jersey
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers in planning and implementing lessons for kindergarten students.
- Provided guidance to kindergarten students with their learning activities.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for kindergarteners by monitoring behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Supported the development of social skills among kindergarteners through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan and implement individualized instruction plans for students who needed extra support.
Homeschool Educator
Learn Corporation
Bridgeton, New Jersey
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their learning styles, abilities and interests.
- Created stimulating activities to reinforce the instruction of core curriculum topics such as math, science and language arts.
- Assessed student progress through regular testing and observation.
- Collaborated with other home educators to develop engaging curricula that met state standards.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group discussions about assigned readings or topics related to course material.
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
05.2003 - 11.2005
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Alternate Route For Teaching - Teacher Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE07-2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2005
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Records Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Discipline
- Organizational Abilities
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positive Reinforcement
- Verbal and Written Communication
Affiliations
- Major girls softball coach
- Sunday school teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Hopewell Crest School
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Paraprofessional
Hopewell Crest School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hopewell Crest School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Bridgeton Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022
Homeschool Educator
Learn Corporation
09.2013 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
05.2003 - 11.2005
Alternate Route For Teaching - Teacher Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Rowan University
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