Kiah Nason
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Paraprofessional
Brainbox Learning Academy
Chicago, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
Teacher's Assistant
Brainbox Learning Academy
Chicago, Illinois
10.2018 - Current
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Conducted assessments for new students entering the school district.
- Assisted teachers with lesson plan implementation, providing instruction and guidance to students.
Trainer
Buona Beef Restaurant
Chicago, Illinois
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Conducted assessments to determine skill gaps of existing personnel.
- Designed training schedules for new and existing employees.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Implemented training improvements to achieve desired results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
Chicago, IL06-2017
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Create Lesson Plans
- Emotional Support
- IEP implementation
- Disability Awareness
- Transition planning
- Classroom support
- Teacher Support
- IEP compliance
- Special Education Support
- Arts and crafts
- Educational assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Patient
- Student Supervision
- Relationship Building
Certification
- CDA Credential
- Paraprofessional (Substitute) Credential
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
ESE Paraprofessional
Brainbox Learning Academy
03.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Brainbox Learning Academy
10.2018 - Current
Trainer
Buona Beef Restaurant
05.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
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