KAYLEIGH LEFRANCOIS
Townsend,MA
Summary
Versatile Experience with several years of experience instructing special education students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, preparing materials, and carrying out established lesson plans and activities. Team player well-versed in coordinating with Lead and Colleagues to carry out desired tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Leominster Public Schools
Leominster, Massachusetts
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided instruction/demonstration in academic, communication, and social skills to physically and intellectually disabled students.
- Support/Collaborate with the teacher to make a creative and effective learning environment.
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Act as a consultant on assignments that the primary teacher created and provided feedback.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans with recorded students' needs, expectations, and progress
Program Helper
Best Buddies International
Leominster, Massachusetts
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Organize inclusive, enriching events for students with special needs, providing food and activities in a fun, supportive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure timelines were kept on schedule, and students excelled.
- Collaborated with other mentors on strategies for helping participants become more independent.
- Maintained accurate records of participant progress, and provided regular updates to the Best Buddies Coordinator.
Cashier and Customer Rep
Market Basket
Leominster, Massachusetts
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Kept records of cash drawers and purchases; maintained an orderly appearance of the checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
Leominster, MA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MASkills
- Individual education plans
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Collaboration skills
- Student assessment
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
CPR Certified December 2022 - Present
Awards
Black belt in American Kenpo, Best Buddies leadership award
Accomplishments
- Worked and Assisted with Best Buddies and Unified sports for minimum 2 years.
- First Class Scout
- American Kempo Black Belt
- Previously Cpr certified
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Leominster Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2024
Program Helper
Best Buddies International
08.2022 - 06.2024
Cashier and Customer Rep
Market Basket
09.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Fitchburg State University