Makayla Bootland
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Goal-oriented professional driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Parchment School District
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
Paraprofessional
KRESA
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted individuals in developing and implementing behavior plans to meet their needs.
- Provided direct instruction to students in areas such as communication, social skills, self-care, and academics.
- Assisted in developing positive reinforcement systems that encouraged desired behaviors while discouraging undesirable behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08-2026
Associate of Arts - Communications
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo Michigan08-2022
High School Diploma -
Parchment High School
Kalamazoo, MI05-2018
Skills
- Multitasking strength
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Strategy Development
- Special Education Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Leadership/communication skills
- Quick problem solver
Affiliations
- Assistant Collegiate Volleyball Coach
- Retired Collegiate athlete
Certification
- CPR and First aid certification
- CPI trained
- Ukeru trained
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Parchment School District
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
KRESA
03.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Parchment High School
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