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Kelly Bathalon

Lowell,VT

Summary

Skilled Classroom Counselor with strong background helping students overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Counselor

NFI-Turning Points
08.2013 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Aid Staff in creating a safe ,structured,therapeutic environment
  • Work with students daily on social,emotional and behavioral skills in order for them to be able to access their education.
  • Support students with their developmental,academic and social needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.

School Custodian

Lowell Graded School
08.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in school building by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Run a variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.

Lead Teacher Summer Program

NFI Turning Points
06.2014 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.

Special Education Assistant

Newport Town School
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.

Paraprofessional

Newport Town School
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Corporate Speaker

IBIZ Systems
06.2001 - Current
  • Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
  • Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
  • Presented information regarding leadership to groups of 10-150 people.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
  • Collaborated with IBIZ to identify key messages and create compelling content .


Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

CCV
Newport, VT

High School Diploma -

North Country Union High School
Newport, VT
06.2001

Skills

  • Client Communication
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Building Inspection
  • Supply Management
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Student Records Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Treatment Plans

Timeline

School Custodian

Lowell Graded School
08.2017 - Current

Lead Teacher Summer Program

NFI Turning Points
06.2014 - Current

Classroom Counselor

NFI-Turning Points
08.2013 - Current

Special Education Assistant

Newport Town School
08.2011 - 06.2012

Paraprofessional

Newport Town School
08.2009 - 08.2011

Corporate Speaker

IBIZ Systems
06.2001 - Current

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

CCV

High School Diploma -

North Country Union High School

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