Kristen Green
De Witt
Summary
Distinguished for exemplary service at Central DeWitt Community Schools, I leveraged skills learned as a foster/adoptive parent, trauma-informed approaches, and knowledge of neurodiversity to enhance student support and inclusion. My ability to foster interpersonal relationships and deescalate crises has consistently promoted safety, belonging, and development, making significant impacts on both educational and social-emotional well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Associate
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and AEA staff to create and deliver appropriate accomodations and modifications for special education students who require additional behavior, academic, social skills, and adaptive skills support.
- Built trusting relationships with both staff and students to allow for growth, safety, and inclusion of all students.
- Deescalated students in various forms of crisis using a trauma informed approach.
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Central DeWitt Community Schools
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Coordinated all fundraising, transportation, practice schedules, and instruction for entire high school and middle school programs (4 teams, 70+ players, 5 staff)
- Developed trusting relationships with players and staff to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Instructed staff and players on current best practices to facilitate continued growth and development.
Substitute Teacher
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent reviews and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom behavior with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to uphold school expectations.
- Carried out lesson plans for general education classrooms and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students with IEPs.
Welder
RELCO Locomotives Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment according to blueprint specifications.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Ohio University
Athens, OHNo Degree - Psychology/Criminal Justice
Graceland University
Lamoni, IASkills
- Trauma-Informed Approaches
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
- Crisis Deescalation
- Timely Decision-Making
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Empathetic Communication
- Skilled in Working with Neurodiverse Populations
- Quick Learner
- Passion for Assisting Others
- Previous Foster Care Provider
- Adoptive Parent
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Central DeWitt Community Schools
01.2021 - 10.2025
Special Education Associate
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
Welder
RELCO Locomotives Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2018
No Degree - Psychology
Ohio University
No Degree - Psychology/Criminal Justice
Graceland University
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