Kimberly Stoakes
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Compassionate and dependable education support professional with experience supporting students in classroom, transition, and community settings. Skilled in clear verbal communication, student/staff rapport, and teamwork. Known for helping students stay safe, focused, and supported through daily routines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Trainer Education Support Professional
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2026 - Current
- Facilitated student volunteer placements in Sioux Falls community work, enhancing work experience and social skills.
- Trained students on city bus access, focusing on individualized transit usage and safety at bus depot.
- Attended meetings and seminars to gather insights for developing effective training programs.
RISE Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported teachers with classroom instruction and daily student supervision in district schools.
- Assisted students with special education needs, behavior guidance, and personal care routines.
- Monitored student conduct and redirected behavior using school district procedures.
- Guided students during transitions, lunch periods, and arrival and dismissal routines.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Resource Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted students in a structured classroom setting supporting and encouraging them to learn academic skills.
- Reinforced instructional /behavioral
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff.
Support Specialist
Avera
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
05.2015 - 03.2018
- I provided administrative support in a multispecialty setting in the Avera eEmergency.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing and all staff in the unit.
- Answered multiple calls coming in from hospitals in several states, triaging the call to the appropriate nurse/physicians.
- I troubleshot IT issues, ordered supplies among other duties that may arise.
Education
Diploma - Health Unit Coordinator
South East Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05-1993
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-1983
Skills
- Behavior support and conflict resolution
- Transit safety
- Interpersonal communication
- Clear verbal communication
- Student / staff rapport
Timeline
Community Trainer Education Support Professional
Sioux Falls School District
01.2026 - Current
RISE Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
10.2023 - 01.2025
Resource Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
Support Specialist
Avera
05.2015 - 03.2018
Diploma - Health Unit Coordinator
South East Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School