Kimberly Watts
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Well-rounded in the diversity and particulars of Special Education, including the ability to assist and implement instruction recommended by clinicians and teachers in the program. Delivering dynamic learning maps and behavioral modification techniques to the lives of special needs students. Looking to support educational initiatives among special needs students within District 124.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
A.E.R.O Special Education Cooperative
Burbank, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in an early childhood severe/profound classroom
- Assisted nearly all students daily changing, feeding and transfers
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 46 Prairie Grove Elementary School
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered assistance to 3 ECE teachers, and 70+ students, 1/3 of whom were special needs, including non-English speaking, non-verbal students, and students on the spectrum of Autism as well as students with physical and mental disabilities
- Documented daily student behavior and collaborated to incorporate special learning strategies for special needs students with a team of 3 ECE teachers, 2 Speech Pathologists, OT and PT specialists as well as Social Workers and the Director of Student Services
- Analyzed data per individual students to help teachers and specialists to create IEPs on a weekly basis
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Monitored classroom and outdoor activities, promoting student safety in the presence of and in the absence of instructors
- Set up personalized dramatic play, visual and physical aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Established professional relationships with parents, other teachers and community leaders to increase rapport and support
- Worked closely with Speech Pathology team throughout, learning and utilizing basic sign language, as well as IPad programs for the non-verbal
- Also worked closely with OT and PT team, developing physical skills for each child on a daily basis in and out of the classroom, and in individual and group settings to promote key objectives in child's IEP, or based upon instruction of OT and PT team
- Worked closely with Social Workers to identify, document and further provide support to students with social and emotional needs
- Provided after-school tutoring to K-5th grade as well as participated in one year of ESY as the only Special Education experienced Paraprofessional in classroom of 16 students.
Skills
- Proficient in basic sign language
- GCN and CPI certified
- Proficient in ITouch and IChat programs for non-verbal students
- Skilled in various formats of progress monitoring and strategy implementation
- Caring, Professional and organized
Certification
ISBE Certified Paraprofessional and Short Term Substitute
ELS Paraprofessional License ID: 2545132
STS License ID: 2548564
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
A.E.R.O Special Education Cooperative
11.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 46 Prairie Grove Elementary School
01.2022 - 10.2023
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