Kimberly Behrend
De Witt,IA
Summary
Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional brings 16 years of experience with a solid background in neurodiverse instruction and classroom management. Compassionate academic professional with strong commitment to building welcoming and inclusive learning environments. Supports teachers with administrative assistance, classroom documentation and supplemental instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Olympics Coach
Special Olympics Iowa
Dewitt, IA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
- Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
- Mentored team members in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents, administrators, officials, media personnel and other coaches regarding team activities or concerns.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central DeWitt Community Schools
De Witt, IA
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
Head Start Teacher
Community Action Program Western Indiana
Crawfordsville, IN
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Maintained records of student progress and provided feedback to families on a regular basis.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, health needs, and educational resources.
Special Education Paraprofessional
West Des Moines Community School District
Clive , IA
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2008
Associate of Arts - Business
Clinton Community College
Clinton08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke University
Dubuque, IASkills
- Classwork oversight
- Teacher Assistance
- Activities Oversight
- IEP compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Data Collection
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Emotional Regulation
Timeline
Special Olympics Coach
Special Olympics Iowa
11.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2020 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Community Action Program Western Indiana
08.2016 - 01.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
West Des Moines Community School District
10.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
Iowa State University
Associate of Arts - Business
Clinton Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke University
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