Samantha Krusemark
Cherokee,IA
Summary
I am a friendly and outgoing person with a positive look on everything I do. I am hard working, dedicated, patient and energetic. I put my whole heart into the job I am working and I am coordinated and skilled in anything I put my mind to. I am organized and I have an encouraging attitude. I enjoy both working with a team and working by myself. I enjoy learning new skills and completing tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cherokee Public Schools
Cherokee, Iowa
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked with 34 students and 1 special needs child one on one.
- 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.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Worked with 8-17 Special education students from grades Kindergarten through fourth grade.
Animal Caretaker
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter
Oskaloosa, IA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained 30+ kennels and 30+ animals daily.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
- Administered general and emergency first aid by dressing wounds and performing emergency resuscitation.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
Paraprofessional Aide
Oskaloosa Preschool Partnership
Oskaloosa, IA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Worked with 45 students daily with an A.M. and P.M. class.
- 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.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05.2016
Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Electronic Grading Software
- Quick learner
- Patient
- Hardworking person
- Loyal and dedicated
- Positive person
- Outgoing
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Elementary education
- Storytelling
Languages
american sign language
Limited Working
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Cherokee Public Schools
11.2021 - 04.2022
SpEd Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
08.2019 - 11.2021
Animal Caretaker
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter
08.2018 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional Aide
Oskaloosa Preschool Partnership
08.2013 - 06.2018
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Indian Hills Community College