Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Kristen Tekavec

Mantua

Summary

Passionate and proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs. Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Dollar Tree Stores
Aurora
06.2020 - Current
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Crestwood Local Schools
Mantua
02.2008 - Current
  • Monitored and implemented behavior strategies of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
  • Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
  • Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Participated in IEP meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents.
  • Helped disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
  • Provided handicapped students with toiletry needs throughout the day.
  • Gave one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
  • Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
  • Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
  • Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education students.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet students' individual needs.
  • Communicated between home and school by providing information about student progress and school activities.
  • Worked with therapists to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crestwood High School
Mantua, OH
06-1986

Skills

  • Promotes student independence
  • Follows teacher directives without questioning
  • Takes initiative to seek out more responsibility
  • Flexible and a team player
  • Creative and offers mew ideas
  • Immediate reaction in problematic situations
  • Illustrates promptness and professionalism

Affiliations

  • Leadership advisor at the middle school level
  • Cheer coach at the middle school level
  • PBIS staff member
  • OPEPP member
  • Proud mother of four, and grandmother of two

Certification

  • CPI trained
  • RBT trained
  • Completed all PSW trainings and master teaching trainings

Timeline

Cashier

Dollar Tree Stores
06.2020 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Crestwood Local Schools
02.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Crestwood High School