Kimberly Moss
Smyrna,TN
Summary
To work with children of all ages. Children with special needs and General Education. Working with kids is the greatest. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Goal-oriented SSS Support caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Student Suppot
Mill Creek Elementry School
2017.08 - Current
- Work with children with special needs
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
SACC Group Leader
Mill Creek Elementary School
2016.10 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Substutite Techer
Mill Creek Elementry School
2016.08 - 2017.08
- Taught k-8th and Special Ed.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Pesg
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Taught in grades pre k to 8th grade
- As the teacher in regular and special Ed
- Also EA in Special Ed
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Subsitute Teacher
Advantage XPO
2004.08 - 2016.05
- Teacher and EA for Special Ed
- Regular Classroom Teacher
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Child Care Lead Teacher
Rock Springs Academy
2009.05 - 2013.01
- Worked with school children ages 5- 12
- Made
- Mountly, daily Lessons lanned Activities for crafts
School age teacher
Smyrna Christian School
- 2009.08
- Worked with school children ages 5- 12
- Made Lesson Plans
- Planned Activities for crafts
Lead Teacher School Age
Parker House Child Care
2001.10 - 2007.05
- Worked with school children ages 5- 12
- Wrote Lesson Plans
- Planned Activities for crafts
Educational Assistant Special Education
Ruthford County Schools
2005.10 - 2007.04
- Special Ed Assistant Grades K - 5
- Taking them to Related Arts / Feeding /
- Putting on bus
- Working with them on their tasks
- Working in groups
Subsitute Teacher
Adecco
2002.08 - 2004.05
- Teacher and EA for Special Ed
- Regular Classroom Teacher
Educational Assistant
Twinsburg City School
1991.10 - 2001.06
- Playground Lunch Aide 1992-2001
- Latch Key Before /After School 1997-2000
- Teacher aide- Special Ed ages 3-12
- Office Aide 1991- 1992
- Buss Aid 1991-1992 & 2000
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors Universtiy
Salt Lake City, UT11.2023
Utah State
Salt Lake City, UT10.2016
Columbia State Comunity College
Columbia, TN06.2005
Middle Tennessee Stat University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2003
Cuyahagoa Community College
06.1988
Cuyahagoa Community College
Highland Hills, Ohio06.1988
Orange High School
Pepper Pike, Ohio06.1983
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Clerical Support
- Social Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Arts and Crafts
- IEP Compliance
- Teacher Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Child Development Certification
- Lesson Planning
Tel
615-804-1593
Volunteer Experience
- 06/2017, Present, Board Member / Commissioner for 3/4 Rec Baseball, Smyrna Rec Baseball, Smyrna, TN, 37167
- 06/2012, Present, Child Care Volunteer, Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation, Murfreesboro, TN
- 07/2002, 11/2004, Assistant Director/ Coach Cheer leading, Smyrna Rec, Smyrna, TN, 37167
Timeline
Paraprofessional Student Suppot
Mill Creek Elementry School
2017.08 - Current
SACC Group Leader
Mill Creek Elementary School
2016.10 - Current
Substutite Techer
Mill Creek Elementry School
2016.08 - 2017.08
Substitute Teacher
Pesg
2016.08 - 2017.05
Child Care Lead Teacher
Rock Springs Academy
2009.05 - 2013.01
Educational Assistant Special Education
Ruthford County Schools
2005.10 - 2007.04
Subsitute Teacher
Advantage XPO
2004.08 - 2016.05
Subsitute Teacher
Adecco
2002.08 - 2004.05
Lead Teacher School Age
Parker House Child Care
2001.10 - 2007.05
Educational Assistant
Twinsburg City School
1991.10 - 2001.06
School age teacher
Smyrna Christian School
- 2009.08
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors Universtiy
Utah State
Columbia State Comunity College
Middle Tennessee Stat University
Cuyahagoa Community College
Cuyahagoa Community College
Orange High School
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