Mia Kinley
Highland,IN
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue Northwest
Hammond, IN12.2024
High School Diploma -
Highland Highschool
Highland05.2016
Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Reading and Writing Support
- Educational Support
- Special Education
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
10.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
12.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue Northwest
High School Diploma -
Highland Highschool
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