Kerry Biggs
Pottsboro,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with over a decade of experience in education and hands-on expertise in caregiving, including end-of-life support. Skilled in crisis management, patient advocacy, and effective communication with diverse individuals, from students and families to healthcare professionals. Known for empathy, adaptability, and strong organizational abilities, with a proven ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Seeking to bring a service-driven mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills to a customer service or remote support role.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Math Enrichment
Burkburnett ISD
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
Family Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided full-time care and support for spouse undergoing cancer treatment, managing medical appointments and medication schedules.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and emotional well-being.
- Maintained household operations, budgeting, and scheduling while adapting to changing medical needs.
- Developed strong organizational, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills.
- Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
- Facilitated open communication between family members and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative decision-making regarding patient care.
- Provided full-time, compassionate end-of-life care for spouse with terminal cancer.
- Coordinated palliative care services, medical appointments, and in-home care support.
- Developed resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Burkburnett ISD
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
11.2013
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Activity planning
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Arts and crafts
- Crisis management & problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional intelligence & empathy
- Time management & organization
- Communication & coordination with medical professionals
- Conflict resolution & family support
- Adaptability under pressure
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 11.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Burkburnett ISD
08.2007 - 08.2011
Paraprofessional Math Enrichment
Burkburnett ISD
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University