Kimberly Grant
Summary
Multi-talented Paraprofessional with 7years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Dedicated Social Worker offering years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
- . Assist lead teacher with implementation of student Individualized Educational Plan.
- Served as a Local School Council Member for three years, assisting with approving academic budgets, school budgets and approving renewal of principal contract.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Child Protection Worker/Intact Worker
State Of Illinois Children And Family Services
01.1995 - 02.2016
- Wrote descriptive and accurate impending and present danger assessments and family functioning assessments.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Attended hearings and depositions in family court
- Evaluated mental and physical status in minors to determine options for well being.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
Special Education Teacher
St.Joesph Carondelet School
09.1990 - 01.1995
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
Special Education - Special Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL06.1990
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Technology
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Customer Service
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Organization and Prioritization
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Service Plans
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Treatment Recommendations
- Documentation Skills
- Trauma Care
- Case Planning and Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Middle school education
- Conflict resolution techniques
Websites
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Child Protection Worker/Intact Worker
State Of Illinois Children And Family Services
01.1995 - 02.2016
Special Education Teacher
St.Joesph Carondelet School
09.1990 - 01.1995
Special Education - Special Education
Chicago State University
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