Kevin Kirkland
Rogers,MN
Summary
A friendly, loyal and dedicated person who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Love to learn and always up to a challenge. Get along well with others, which aids me as a team player. Seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer. Skilled in handling the public with professionalism and sensitivity. Inspires and supports others to work at the highest level. Can be counted on to get the job done. Along with the different work experience, I am a husband and father. Paraprofessional offer 9 years in special education classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management. Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ParaProfessional
District 287
01.2013 - Current
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- 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.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Lead Counselor
Zumbro House Inc
Woodbury, MN
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervises the day to day operations of two group home
- Manage the staff schedule and ensure all supplies are on hand
- Provide direct care to eight clients and manage their finances
- Responsible for ensuring that client program plans and Zumbro House policies and procedures are being adhered to.
Resident Counselor
Zumbro House Inc
Woodbury, MN
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Provide support and guidance to client in areas of their lives, including independent living skills, behavior management and social skills
- Supervise clients in day-to-day operations of the group home
- Ensure safety and security to avoid elopement of clients
- Follow Zumbro house policies and procedures to ensure the client’s program plans.
Youth Development Aide
Youth Development Center
New Castle, Pa
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for the care, custody, supervision and re-socialization of court adjudicated youths
- Supervision of students during daily routines and programs that include tracking acceptable manners and good work-study habits
- Involvement in the guidance of youth's emotional and social growth, maintaining order, discipline, and safety
- Supervising youth's morning wake up routine, personal hygiene, and housekeeping, insuring teamwork and communication between staff.
Saw
Traco
, Pa
06.2006 - 02.2007
- My job was to cut metal for window and doorframes
- Followed direction off computer diagrams
- Also did inventory of metal by adding list to computer.
Sales Executive
Northwood Realty
Beaver, Pa
12.2004 - 07.2006
- Buyer and seller agent of real estate
- Floor-time assisting and transferring customers
- Utilized the phone and computer along with other office equipment such as fax machine, printer, copy machine, etc.
Client Service Assistant
Citizen Care Inc
Coraopolis, Pa
06.2003 - 02.2006
- Provide service and support to people with developmental disabilities that are holistic in nature
- Interacted with at least four adults in their daily living.
Laborer
Aldecco
Ambridge, Pa
01.2002 - 06.2003
- For US Minerals Packaged, shipping and receiving all types of minerals
- Used forklift to load and unload trucks.
Laborer
H.E. Stubers
Rochester, Pa
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provide assistance to mechanics and plumbers
- Maintained warehouse
- Used forklift and plumbing equipment
Warehouse Manager
Tri-state Equipment
Beaver Falls, Pa
06.1991 - 09.2000
- Maintain stock, shipper, receiver, and delivery
- Head of warehouse crew
- Equipment operated: Standard box truck, forklift
Security Guard/ Sergeant
Keystone Security
New Castle, Pa
05.1989 - 06.1991
- Property guard, strikes, prisoners while in hospitals
- Head of guards on job site
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
North Hennepin Community College
01.2020 - 12.2022
Associates Degree - undefined
Community College of Beaver County
01.2002 - 01.2006
Associate of Criminal - Justice
Geneva College of Beaver Falls
01.1986 - 01.1988
Skills
Social development and integration
undefinedTimeline
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
North Hennepin Community College
01.2020 - 12.2022
ParaProfessional
District 287
01.2013 - Current
Lead Counselor
Zumbro House Inc
03.2010 - 01.2013
Resident Counselor
Zumbro House Inc
12.2008 - 03.2010
Youth Development Aide
Youth Development Center
10.2007 - 10.2008
Saw
Traco
06.2006 - 02.2007
Sales Executive
Northwood Realty
12.2004 - 07.2006
Client Service Assistant
Citizen Care Inc
06.2003 - 02.2006
Laborer
Aldecco
01.2002 - 06.2003
Associates Degree - undefined
Community College of Beaver County
01.2002 - 01.2006
Laborer
H.E. Stubers
01.2001 - 01.2002
Warehouse Manager
Tri-state Equipment
06.1991 - 09.2000
Security Guard/ Sergeant
Keystone Security
05.1989 - 06.1991
Associate of Criminal - Justice
Geneva College of Beaver Falls
01.1986 - 01.1988
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