Kristie Mckinzie
Polk City,IA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
North Polk Schools
Polk City, Iowa
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- 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.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Food Service
Dmacc
Ankeny, IA05-1997
High School Diploma -
North Polk High School
Alleman, IA05-1995
Skills
- Group And Individual Instruction
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Small Group Instruction
- Individual Student Assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
North Polk Schools
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Food Service
Dmacc
High School Diploma -
North Polk High School
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