Leanne Walke
Guttenberg,Iowa
Summary
Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted students with daily assignments to enhance academic performance.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students in school.
- Supported classroom activities to facilitate effective learning.
- Established rules and expectations for student behavior.
- Monitored student safety and respectfulness during bus rides.
- Aided teacher in managing reading groups to improve literacy skills.
- Recorded student behavior accurately for Medicaid billing and reimbursement purposes.
Bookkeeper/Register/Truck Unloader
Kwik Star
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Greeted guests with a positive and respectful attitude.
- Balanced book work, including lottery inventory management and bank deposits.
- Unloaded items from trucks and organized them within the store.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and reordered items as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Stocked coolers promptly based on demand.
Chiropractic Assistant
Guttenberg/Edgewood Chiropractic Office
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Filed patient insurance claims for reimbursement to ensure timely payments.
- Assisted patients with billing inquiries to clarify and resolve issues.
- Guided patients to treatment rooms for adjustments, enhancing service efficiency.
- Delivered presentations on "How to Stay Young" every Monday night to educate attendees.
- Conducted reminder calls for upcoming appointments, improving patient attendance rates.
- Scheduled patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA12-2025
Skills
- Responsible and respectful
- Collaborative thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Approachable
- Adaptable and flexible in difficult situations
- Empathy and patience
- Subject mastery
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Data collection
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Classroom management
- Teacher assistance
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Documentation
- Student health and safety
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Safety
- Social-emotional support
- Organization and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Enrichment activities
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- Educational assistance
- Parent communication
- Teaching assistance
- Classroom technology
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior modification
- Activity planning
- Reading and writing support
- Social skills training
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Head softball and soccer coach for 10+ students in PK-4th grade.
- Supported numerous classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for 20+ students.
- Presidents List and Deans List recognitions each semester while attending college.
Certification
- Certificate in Tourism, Marketing, Northeast Iowa Community College, 2010, Peosta, IA.
- Elementary Education, BA, Reading Endorsement, William Penn University, 2025, Oskaloosa, IA.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Bookkeeper/Register/Truck Unloader
Kwik Star
08.2016 - 02.2020
Chiropractic Assistant
Guttenberg/Edgewood Chiropractic Office
02.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education
William Penn University
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