Kristy Kocou
Westborough,MA
Summary
Looking to fill the Temporary Special Education Paraprofessional position at Fales Elementary with the Westborough School system.
Experienced paraprofessional specializing in Autism and behavioral disorders. Empathetic and skilled in working with children and young adults. Proficient in providing support and implementing behavior management strategies. Skilled at supporting children's unique needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Fales Elementary School
Westborough, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Escorted students to restroom, cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
Noon Aide
Fales Elementary School, Westborough Public School
Westborough, MA
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted students with lunchtime activities and behavior management.
- Provided support to teachers, staff, and other noon aides in the cafeteria.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for students during lunch hours.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety of children.
Overnight Counselor
The New England Center For Children
Southborough, USA
09.2003 - 07.2024
- An awake overnight working with children and young adults with autism
- Responsible for closely supervising students and ensuring their health and safety during the overnight hours
- Work with the teachers and supervisors to design and implement overnight clinical programming
- Extensive training and skills to respond to any clinical, medical or emergency situation
- Trained in CALM Verbal and Physical skills
- First aid, adult and child CPR certified
- Ensured safety and security of the facility and residents at all times.
- Monitored resident behavior, documented incidents, and responded to emergency situations.
- Ran student classes and clinical programs during daytime shifts.
Education
Elementry Education -
Westfield State College
Westfield, MASkills
- Behavior De-escalation
- ABA techniques
- CALM trained
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Time Management
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Feeding Assistance
- Seizure Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Fales Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Noon Aide
Fales Elementary School, Westborough Public School
12.2021 - Current
Overnight Counselor
The New England Center For Children
09.2003 - 07.2024
Elementry Education -
Westfield State College