Kayla Best
Dayton,TX
Summary
Experienced paraprofessionals offer valuable support through lesson reinforcement, student supervision, and report creation. They exhibit strong communication and multitasking skills and possess a proven track record of success in the industry. Their commitment to addressing the individual physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each student is widely recognized. These professionals excel in balancing team performance, meeting customer service targets, and achieving business objectives. Furthermore, they are dedicated to collaborating with employees to enhance productivity and streamline procedures, demonstrating sound leadership, planning, and organizational abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Dayton ISD
Dayton, TX
02.2024 - 09.2024
- I assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Guided students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Organized field trips and other school activities as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- I worked with students with learning disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, and Asperger syndrome. I taught them life skills, including cooking meals, baking desserts, toileting, shopping for groceries, counting money, and working on fine motor skills. I also used ASL ( American Sign Language) to communicate with my nonverbal students.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
Manager of Accounts and Finance
The Moonwalk Place
Dayton, TX
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for management review.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable invoices for accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies.
- Monitored cash flow projections and prepared periodic reports to management on the status of funds available for operations.
- Analyzed budget variances to identify potential cost savings opportunities.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices while maintaining proper documentation.
Paraprofessional
Coldspring-oakhurst Cisd
Coldspring, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Organized field trips and other school activities as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- I worked with students with learning disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, and Asperger syndrome. I taught them life skills, including cooking meals, baking desserts, toileting, shopping for groceries, counting money, and working on fine motor skills. I also used ASL ( American Sign Language) to communicate with my nonverbal students.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Premier of Dayton High School
Dayton, TX05-2021
Skills
- Classroom support
- Records Management
- Teacher Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Schedule Management
- Customer Service
- Business Development
- Account Servicing
- Sales Development
- Project Management
- Advertising
- Data Analytics
- Client Relationship Management
- Account Management
Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Dayton ISD
02.2024 - 09.2024
Paraprofessional
Coldspring-oakhurst Cisd
08.2022 - 01.2023
Manager of Accounts and Finance
The Moonwalk Place
01.2018 - 06.2023
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
High School Diploma -
Premier of Dayton High School
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