Kobi Bowler
Grantsville
Summary
Dedicated paraeducator with extensive experience at Tooele School District, adept at implementing tailored instructional strategies and fostering emotional support. Skilled in data collection and collaboration, I successfully enhanced student engagement and confidence, contributing to a positive learning environment and improved academic outcomes for diverse learners.
Experienced with creating supportive learning environments for special education students. Utilizes tailored instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs. Knowledge of effective communication techniques and behavioral management to foster student growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tooele School District
11.2018 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and modify lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Assisted in behavioral management techniques, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided feedback to educators on performance and challenges.
- Led small group sessions focused on academic skills, improving student confidence and participation in class activities.
- Advocated for students' needs by effectively communicating with families, educators, and support staff regarding progress and resources.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Developed and implemented strategies to facilitate social skills development among students with special needs, promoting peer interactions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2027
Associate of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT08-2025
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Collaboration
- Teacher assistance
- Behavioral plan management
- Reading instruction
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Toileting assistance
- Small group support
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tooele School District
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Associate of Science - Special Education
Utah State University