Lea Kahler
Sheridan
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional with 20 years of experience in the educational field. I have a strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students. I have experience in elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I have delivered Walk to Reading lessons, and had spelling groups in the elementary. In the middle school I taught a personal finance class and a flex/enrichment class.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sheridan County School District No. 1
Big Horn, WY
12.2006 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with daily activities and learning objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Consumer Science Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IABachelor of Science - Marketing And Merchandising
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOSkills
- Collaboration with teachers
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sheridan County School District No. 1
12.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Family Consumer Science Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Merchandising
Northwest Missouri State University