Kelly Lenhart
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Dedicated paraeducator with experience at CVSD, skilled in behavior management and curriculum implementation. Successfully enhanced student engagement and independence through personalized support and effective problem-solving strategies. Committed to fostering a safe learning environment while promoting positive social interactions and academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education, CI/CMI AI BI
CVSD
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Accompanied students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Participated in regular team collaborations to discuss student progress, share ideas, and problem solved strategies for continued success.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes and promote student independence.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly, problem solving and following classroom teachers directions.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, reading, shapes and math.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Special Education
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA06-1999
Skills
- Teacher support
- Behavior management
- Curriculum implementation
- Student engagement
- Sensory integration strategies
- Problem solving
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education, CI/CMI AI BI
CVSD
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Special Education
Gonzaga University
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