Kayla M. Dupper
Campbell Hall,NY
Summary
A future Special Education Teacher equipped with a positive attitude and patience is vital to teaching children with special needs, with extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Babysitter
Families In The Community
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Provide resources to communicate better
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in the home.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Teacher Intern
Fair Haven Elementary School
09.2025 - Current
- Performed an internship in a 5th-6th grade Special Ed Resource room under the supervision of Nicole Ferrara and now a 2nd-4th Grade resource room under the supervision of Ashley Carrano Johnson.
- Created lessons based on students IEP goals.
Waitress
On The Rocks Pub and Grill
08.2025 - Current
- Waitress at OTR to ensure students have a great time.
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
12.2024 - Current
- Cared for children with special needs 30 hours a week.
- Created crafts and lessons for children to work on basic life skills.
- Helped students obtain certain subject skills.
Teacher Intern
Clintonville Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed an internship in a first-grade inclusive classroom in the North Haven School District under the supervision of teacher Elissabeth Daniele.
- Created lesson plans to help students prepare for second grade.
Teacher Intern
Clintonville Elementary School
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed an internship in a fourth grade inclusive classroom in the North Haven School District under the supervision of teacher Anna Filosi.
- Created lesson plans to help students prepare for fifth grade.
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Cared for children with special needs 30 hours a week.
- Created crafts and lessons for children to work on basic life skills.
- Fed, and changed children as needed.
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Cared for children with special needs 30 hours a week.
- Created crafts and lessons for children to work on basic life skills.
- Fed, and changed children as needed.
Line Cook
Otterkill Country Club
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the kitchen as line cook to ensure members a happy experience.
Teacher Intern
Scotchtown Elementary School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed an internship in a second-grade inclusive classroom in the Goshen School District under the supervision of teacher Justine Diaz.
- Created lesson plans to help students prepare for third grade.
Teacher Intern
Scotchtown Elementary School
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed an internship in a second-grade classroom in the Goshen School District under the supervision of retired teacher Patricia Kuttler.
- Created lesson plans to help students prepare for third grade.
Education
Masters of Art - Special Education Teaching
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2027
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary studies
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2026
Regents Diploma - undefined
Goshen High School
Goshen, NY06.2022
Skills
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Classroom support
- Oral communication
- Individualized support
- Safety procedures
- Student advocacy
Activities
Quinnipiac Best Buddies August 2024- Present Quinnipiac Future Teachers Organization August 2022-Present Quinnipiac ASL Club August 2022-Present QTHON August 2022- Present Quinnipiac Best Buddies August 2024- Present Quinnipiac Future Teachers Organization August 2022-Present Quinnipiac ASL Club August 2022-Present QTHON August 2022- Present
Awards
Quinnipiac Deans List January 2023- Present, Quinnipiac Deans List with Honors (4.0) Fall 2024, Fall 2025
Timeline
Special Needs Babysitter
Families In The Community
01.2026 - Current
Teacher Intern
Fair Haven Elementary School
09.2025 - Current
Waitress
On The Rocks Pub and Grill
08.2025 - Current
Teacher Intern
Clintonville Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
12.2024 - Current
Teacher Intern
Clintonville Elementary School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
07.2024 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster Boces
05.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Intern
Scotchtown Elementary School
03.2022 - 06.2022
Line Cook
Otterkill Country Club
03.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher Intern
Scotchtown Elementary School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Regents Diploma - undefined
Goshen High School
Masters of Art - Special Education Teaching
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary studies
Quinnipiac University