Kayla Jones
Belle Fourche,SD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. Experience in a school setting can transfer to an office setting easily and quickly.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Belle Fourche Middle School
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered (multiple at once) personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw classes of 11 to 25 students in absence of instructor.
- Supported multiple teachers in development of individual learning strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Set up several visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Created inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Direct Support Professional
Black Hills Special Services Coop
06.2012 - 07.2018
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
Sturgis, SD12.2011
Skills
- School Administration
- Administrative Updates
- Ability to Adapt
- Parental Interaction
- Small Group Support
- Skills strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Data Entry
Certification
- Certified Paraprofessional, Belle Fourche School District - 2020
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Belle Fourche Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Black Hills Special Services Coop
06.2012 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
- Certified Paraprofessional, Belle Fourche School District - 2020
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
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