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KYLENE AFTANAS
Menominee,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Case Manager with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Marinette School District
01.2022 - Current
- As the years go on, there are more and more students who are entering special education
- Every year as a regular education teacher, I had more and more students who needed the extra support
- Feeling torn between helping the regular education students and the special education students, I decided to join the special education team to help those colleagues and student's
Kindergarten/4K Teacher/Reading Specialist
Marinette School District
08.2010 - 01.2022
- I began my career for the Marinette School District as a Kindergarten Teacher, in a K-5 setting
- The district then decided to open an Early Learning Center, and I moved to an all 4K-5K building
- After 3 years of team teaching, I decided to use my Master's Degree that I had recently earned, and become the Reading Specialist for our building
- I spent 3 years in the position until realizing that my heart really was meant to be in the classroom, working with students
- I began teaching 4K in 2019 and absolutely love it
Kindergarten Teacher
Menominee Catholic School
08.2007 - 08.2010
- I began my teaching career as a Kindergarten teacher working for the Catholic School
- I chose a different path to education by taking the position in Marinette due to better opportunities for growth and learning
Care Provider
Patty Bezio
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, offering companionship and a listening ear.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08-2003
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Early intervention strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Language development strategies
- Child development
- Motor skills development
- Professional development commitment
- Visual supports implementation
- Assistive technology integration
- Social-emotional learning
- Data collection and analysis
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Curriculum.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Documented and resolved parent/teacher concerns which led to special needs student staying in the least restrictive environment.
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (TOSD) - WI Department of Education.
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveInterests
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Marinette School District
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten/4K Teacher/Reading Specialist
Marinette School District
08.2010 - 01.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Menominee Catholic School
08.2007 - 08.2010
Care Provider
Patty Bezio
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (TOSD) - WI Department of Education.
- CPR/AED Certification
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
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