Krista Kingery
Intervention Specialist
Dayton,OH
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional who's been teaching children with special needs for over 23 years. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in retail operations and customer service, consistently ensuring accurate transactions and positive customer interactions. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently and resolve issues promptly. Demonstrated strength in cash handling and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Barney’s True Value
03.2025 - 07.2026
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and recommendations, enhancing service experience.
- Maintained accurate cash register balances through diligent cash handling practices.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial reporting.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Intervention Specialist
Beavercreek City Schools
06.2004 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities. Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation. Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts. Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments. Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support. Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques. Maintained student records in accordance with district standards. Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback. Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities. Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to help meet special education students needs. Adapted classroom activities, assignments and materials to provide educational opportunity for students with special education needs to participate in classroom activities. Formed relationships with parents and students by engaging through conferences, in person, in IEP meetings, emails, texts and phone calls.
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.1999 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities. Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation. Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts. Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support. Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Adapted classroom activities, assignments and materials to provide educational opportunity for special education students to participate in classroom activities. Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques. Formed relationships with parents and students by engaging through conferences, in person, emails, texts and phone calls. Maintained student records in accordance with district standards. Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback. Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities. Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to help meet special education students needs. Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills. Built trusting rapport with students and parents.
Education
Special Education - undefined
Wright State University
Dayton05.2004
Health, Physical Ed., & Adapted Physical Ed. - undefined
Wright State University
Dayton12.1995
Skills
Mastery of Intervention Strategies Active Listening, Experience in Childhood Development Reliable & Trustworthy, Understanding of Medical Conditions Computer Skills, Special Education Background Flexible Schedule, Social Skills Development Customer Service, People Skills Organizational Skills, Data Management Planning & Organizing, Friendly, Positive Attitude Motivating Students, Good Work Ethic Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development, Team Building Competent in Smartboard Technology
Customer service
Cash handling
Cleaning and sanitizing
Team collaboration
Customer relations
Conflict resolution
POS system operations
Payment collection
Attention to detail
Timeline
Cashier
Barney’s True Value
03.2025 - 07.2026
Intervention Specialist
Beavercreek City Schools
06.2004 - 05.2025
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.1999 - 05.2025
Health, Physical Ed., & Adapted Physical Ed. - undefined
Wright State University
Special Education - undefined
Wright State University