Kelly Balistreri
San Diego,CA
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 25 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for K-3 students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Diocese Of San Diego
08.1999 - 06.2023
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Guidance Counselor Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Collins Development
05.1989 - 02.1993
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Education
Child Development
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAAssociate of Arts - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA05.1987
High School Diploma -
Helix High School
La Mesa, CA06.1985
Skills
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Group Classes
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Electronic Grading Software
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Presentations
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Management
- IEP Adherence
- Staff Meetings
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Elementary Education
- Special Projects
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Diocese Of San Diego
08.1999 - 06.2023
Guidance Counselor Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
08.1997 - 06.1999
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Collins Development
05.1989 - 02.1993
Child Development
Grossmont College
Associate of Arts - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Helix High School
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