Katie Windorski
Derby,KS
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in supporting K-5 students with low-incidence disabilities across academic and therapeutic environments. Enhanced student independence and safety through individualized support, IEP goal reinforcement, and positive behavior strategies while fostering effective collaboration with educators and families. Committed to upholding student dignity and confidentiality while facilitating meaningful learning experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Advocate Care Services
Wichita, Kansas
04.2020 - Current
- Provide individualized support to special needs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Supported individuals in managing daily living tasks and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with meals, hygiene, dressing, and mobility needs.
- Monitored clients consistently, assisting with essential activities to ensure their well-being.
- Administered medication reminders and tracked care instructions for each client.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building activities.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for clients to appointments.
- Be an advocate, babysitter, listening, here, friend, teacher, and anything else the individual needs to be successful
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tanglewood Elementary
Derby, Kansas
09.2011 - Current
- Provide individualized, small-group, and classroom support to K-5 students receiving special education services.
- Reinforce individualized education program goals, classroom instruction, and teacher-directed accommodations.
- Assist students during classroom activities and school-based therapeutic services while promoting participation and independence.
- Plan and lead tiered-group activities based on teacher recommendations to support learning and development.
- Use positive reinforcement, redirection, and established behavior-support strategies to maintain a structured learning environment.
- Observe student progress and communicate relevant needs, concerns, and accomplishments to teachers and appropriate staff.
- Support student safety, supervision, transitions, daily routines, and positive social interactions.
- Collaborate with special education and general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies, safety procedures, and special education guidelines.
Referral Specialist
Wichita Clinic
Wichita, Kansas
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Coordinated patient referrals for 15 physicians across pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, and pain management, ensuring timely access to specialized care.
- Educated patients about available health care services and followed up to answer questions and address concerns.
- Educated patients on available healthcare services, following up to address questions and concerns, enhancing patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Managed multiple priorities with professionalism, accuracy, and organization, ensuring attention to detail in all tasks.
Consumer and Business Banker
Bank of America
Wichita, Kansas
05.1998 - 06.2003
- Addressed customer inquiries on deposit accounts, loans, lines of credit, and banking services, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding deposit accounts, loans, lines of credit, and banking services.
- Handled high volume of calls in fast-paced environment, delivering professional, solution-focused service to maintain customer loyalty.
- Resolved concerns with empathy and worked toward one-call resolution in accordance with company policies.
- Resolved customer concerns with empathy, achieving one-call resolution in alignment with company policies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science and Pre-Nursing Program
Cowley County Community College
Derby, KansasCNA, CMA, and MA Training
Wichita Area Technical College
Mulvane, KSHigh School Diploma -
Augusta High School
Augusta, KansasSkills
- Individualized Support
- Special Education Classroom Support
- One-on-One Student Support
- Small-Group Instruction
- Behavior Support and Redirection
- Classroom Management
- Daily Living Support
- Medication Management
- Student Safety and Supervision
- Social and Emotional Support
- Student Independence and Life Skills
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Communication and Collaboration
- Confidentiality
- Behavior support
- Physical Support
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Certification
CPR and Basic First Aid, Epilepsy Foundation of America Training, Seizure Safe Schools Training, The (Not So Rare) Epilepsies ECHO, 2026, Medication Administration / MAB Training, Seizure Recognition and First Aid, Epilepsy and Seizure-Safe Classrooms, Seizure Training for School Personnel
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Advocate Care Services
04.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tanglewood Elementary
09.2011 - Current
Referral Specialist
Wichita Clinic
01.2005 - 08.2008
Consumer and Business Banker
Bank of America
05.1998 - 06.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science and Pre-Nursing Program
Cowley County Community College
CNA, CMA, and MA Training
Wichita Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Augusta High School