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Kiana Price

Lehi,UT

Summary

Detail oriented Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic, kind and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement to deliver educational tools, fostering academic achievement.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stay at Home Mother

Price Family
12.2014 - Current
  • Continued and completed a BS degree while pregnant and becoming a first time mother.
  • Put continuing education and career on hold to raise 4 lively boys for the past 9.5 years.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Develops and adjust structured routines to best suit family needs, being flexible when necessary.
  • Emphasizes an environment based on love, respect, forgiveness and learning.

Respite Care Provider

Acumen Fiscal Agency, Private Family
01.2011 - Current


  • Used specialized knowledge to care for patients with rare disorders.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Student Teacher

South Jordan Middle School
08.2014 - 12.2014


  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in staff meetings, committee work, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Evaluated students'' strengths and weaknesses using various assessment tools, creating targeted lesson plans that addressed their specific needs.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Security Guard

BYU Museum Of Art
01.2011 - 07.2012
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere for guests while maintaining strict vigilance over potential security hazards or breaches.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education: Severe Disabilities

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12.2014

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable, Trustworthy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Devoted
  • Respectful to colleagues & students
  • Positive & Engaging Learning Environment

Certification

  • Professional Educator License for the State of Utah

[1/2015-6/30/2018]

  • Area of Concentration: Special Education K-12+
  • Endorsements: Severe Disabilities

References

Brad Smith: 801.809.6333

Danielle Doty: 916.517.5555


Timeline

Stay at Home Mother

Price Family
12.2014 - Current

Student Teacher

South Jordan Middle School
08.2014 - 12.2014

Respite Care Provider

Acumen Fiscal Agency, Private Family
01.2011 - Current

Security Guard

BYU Museum Of Art
01.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Special Education: Severe Disabilities

Brigham Young University