Ky'Lee Abrams
Inglewood,United States
Summary
Student-centered educator and case manager with public and private teaching experience that spans both special education and inclusive classrooms as well as one-on-one settings. Deeply committed to optimizing student success, IEP progress and learning outcomes for K-12th graders on the autism spectrum. Qualifications include proficiency in MS, Word, Google Docs, etc.. Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to meet unique student needs. Design positive approaches and proactive interventions advancing learner engagement; academic achievement; cognitive development; and social, behavioral and communication improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Torrance Unified School District
Torrance, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Use approved interventions to address significant aggressive and/or self-inflicting injury behaviors utilizing Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training
- Intervene as needed when a student displays behaviors that present a safety issue
- Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in a special class or when included into regular classrooms; assist special and regular education students during classroom activities, lunch, physical education periods, recess and various other activities as directed
- Reinforce instruction to students with learning disabilities, language, communication, and behavioral challenges through regular practice, active engagement and utilizing visual aids
- Confer on a regular basis with certified teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the needs of the special education students and respond to the needs of the individual students
- Prepare instructional materials as directed by the certified teacher
- Produce or modify teaching materials to assist and enhance the learning process
- Provide classroom support to the certified teacher by setting up safe work areas; operate audio, visual equipment, and educational training equipment; distribute and collect paper and supplies
- Observe and address behavior of students according to approved procedures
Dispatcher/ Communications Representative
A1 Towing
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Scheduling and dispatching drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate needs
- Relaying information such as work orders or other messages to and from work crews, field inspectors, supervisors or emergency personnel
- Using telephones, two-way radios or text messages to contact employees or emergency personnel
- Speaking with supervisors or customers to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment
- Preparing daily work such as schedules
- Preparing work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews
- Being in charge of communications within company assigned territories
Case Manager Director
Wish Charter School
Westchester, CA
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Conduct phone wellness checks on a regular basis to enquire about behavioral health and medication compliance from patients
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Cal State Dominguez Hills at Carson, CA
04.2024
Associate's Degree - Political Science
West Los Angeles at Culver City, CA
06.2022
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Time Management
- Typing
- Group/Independent Work
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Computer literate
- Work with the public
- Motivated and eager to learn
Timeline
Paraeducator
Torrance Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Dispatcher/ Communications Representative
A1 Towing
01.2022 - 01.2024
Case Manager Director
Wish Charter School
08.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Cal State Dominguez Hills at Carson, CA
Associate's Degree - Political Science
West Los Angeles at Culver City, CA