Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kirsten Leach

Clio,MI

Summary

  • Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional sub with experience in working with elementary and middle school students, who need extra support, have behavior issues, or are special needs students in a public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
  • Fast learner. I have worked in multiple positions at the elementary school. I enjoy working with all types of students and enjoy helping then learn.
  • I am super flexible and a great team player.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Birch Run Area Schools
Birch Run, MI
09.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Will Sublett
Birch Run, MI
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.

Management Secretary

CSL Home Maintenance LL
Clio, MI
12.2021 - Current
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval.
  • Prepared and distributed meeting agendas and minutes for management staff meetings.
  • Provided administrative support by responding to inquiries, researching information and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Performed data entry tasks with accuracy to maintain up-to-date records of office activities.
  • Maintained an accurate calendar of appointments for the management team.
  • Ensured that all documents were properly filed according to company policy and procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Answered incoming calls from customers, vendors and other departments promptly.
  • Developed spreadsheets in Excel to track progress on various projects.
  • Proofread documents before submission to ensure accuracy of content.
  • Processed mail including sorting, distributing and preparing outgoing mailings.
  • Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed executives' calendars to keep track of events, meetings and activities.
  • Prepared accounts payable paperwork necessary to process invoices.
  • Maintained office by preparing payroll, designing filing systems and reviewing and approving supply requisitions.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Standish-Sterling Central High School
Standish, MI
06-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Baker College
Owosso, MI

Skills

  • Activity Oversight
  • Educational Assistance
  • Classroom Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Special Education Support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Clerical Support
  • Documentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modification
  • Safety Understanding
  • Helping Students With Special Needs
  • Student Supervision
  • Student Health and Safety
  • Behavior Management
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • IEP Familiarity
  • Computer Skills
  • Patient
  • Emotional Support
  • Elementary Education
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Parent Communication
  • Disability Awareness
  • Classroom Organization
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Individual Instruction
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Teacher Assistance

Certification

  • CNA License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Birch Run Area Schools
09.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Will Sublett
09.2023 - Current

Management Secretary

CSL Home Maintenance LL
12.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Standish-Sterling Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Baker College

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