KIA PETERSON
Ankeny
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated Lead Teacher with a strong leadership background and extensive program management expertise. Experienced in supporting students with intellectual disabilities, creating inclusive learning environments that address diverse academic, behavioral, and developmental needs. Committed to meeting the unique learning needs of every student through well-structured lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and engaging classroom strategies. Highly organized and analytical problem-solver who calmly addresses classroom challenges and student concerns, developing thoughtful interventions to promote academic success, independence, and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ChildCare Lead Teacher
Child Serve
Ames, IA
03.2023 - Current
- Contributing to a great life for children by supporting their health and skill development and retention
- Providing and assisting with care and treatment services to children while following aspects of personal care plans, to include nursing, therapy, and behavior support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance child development strategies.
Information Management Student Office Assistant
Iowa State Foundation
Ames, IA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Perform daily administrative tasks such as maintaining and updating sponsor and donor information, scanning documents to enter in databases, and verify information on donors through Ascend.
Research Assistant
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up lab before participants enter, instruct participants throughout the study, handle data and consent forms with carefulness, and clean and close the after a study in completed.
Skills Development Assistant (SCL)
Child Serve
Ames, IA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Work 1:1 with children with special health care needs in the child's home and/or community and teach daily living skills that will help make children more independent.
Education
BA - Psychology & minor in Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University
Ames12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Waukee High School
Waukee05.2019
Skills
- Ability to work effectively individually and in group environments
- Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of improvising well and responding quickly and effectively to unexpected events
Certification
CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross, 2023-08-01
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical ChildCare Lead Teacher
Child Serve
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Iowa State University
03.2022 - 12.2022
Skills Development Assistant (SCL)
Child Serve
10.2021 - 10.2022
Information Management Student Office Assistant
Iowa State Foundation
04.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Waukee High School
BA - Psychology & minor in Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University