Kelsey Bidwell
Eclectic,AL
Summary
Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Elmore County Board Of Education
Wetumpka, AL
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Tended to students individual hygiene needs including: diaper changes, bathing, and toilet training
Daycare Director
Calvary Baptist Church
Wetumpka, Alabama
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed daily operations of daycare facility, including staff supervision and budgeting.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure safety and quality of care for children.
- Maintained records in accordance with state laws and regulations regarding health and safety standards.
- Interviewed potential employees and conducted background checks prior to hiring.
- Monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts at the facility.
- Established relationships with parents through regular communication about their children's progress at the daycare center.
- Assisted in recruiting new families by organizing open house events or tours of the facility.
- Implemented a rewards system for positive behavior among children while enforcing disciplinary action when needed.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the daycare center from approved vendors.
- Coordinated special programs such as holiday parties or summer camps for enrolled students.
Animal Caretaker
Elmore County Humane Society
Wetumpka , Alabama
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Assists with laboratory procedures such as blood draws, injections and sample collection.
- Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Maintains accurate records of animal feeding schedules, medication administration and other relevant data.
- Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
- Attends veterinary appointments with assigned animals when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL05-2011
Skills
- Arts and crafts
- Activity Oversight
- IEP compliance
- Special Education Support
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Classroom support
- Clerical Support
- Teacher Support
- Storytelling
- Helping Students with Special Needs
Certification
Work Keys Certificate issued May 2023 for Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Director
Calvary Baptist Church
03.2023 - 03.2024
Paraprofessional
Elmore County Board Of Education
02.2023 - 05.2024
Animal Caretaker
Elmore County Humane Society
08.2018 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Russell High School