Shawn Kohlwaies
Cheyenne
Summary
Upbeat, compassionate, and dedicated, with knack for fostering positive relationships and creating supportive environments. Deep understanding of educational systems and developmental psychology, coupled with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to helping students overcome challenges and achieve their academic and personal goals. This year as a
Student Support Specialist, I have a proven track record at Laramie County School District 1, and have fostered students' emotional well-being, while being committed to motivating students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Laramie County School District 1
08.2024 - Current
- Supported students'' emotional well-being through individualized sessions to address stress management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution.
- As a Student Support Specialists I've shared knowledge of best practices to be used in the classroom setting.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by establishing a positive behavior support system in collaboration with colleagues.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district policies by maintaining accurate records of student interventions and accommodations.
- Enhanced student support by developing and implementing tailored intervention strategies.
- Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, staff, administrators, ensuring all stakeholders were informed about student progress and supports available.
- Created a welcoming environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the school setting.
Title One Reading and Math Interventionist
Weld Re-4 School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented small group instruction aimed at closing achievement gaps in mathematics.
- Fostered critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities that challenged students to apply mathematical concepts creatively.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, promoting accountability among all students involved in intervention programs.
- Supported diverse learners through differentiated instruction tailored to each student''s unique needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven insights to inform ongoing adjustments to intervention plans as necessary.
- Monitored student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Master of Arts - With Emphasis in Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Bachelor of Science - PreK-6 Education
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX12-2013
Skills
- Patience and composure
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork orientation
- Creativity and innovation
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Behavior intervention plans
- Student support
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Data management
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Laramie County School District 1
08.2024 - Current
Title One Reading and Math Interventionist
Weld Re-4 School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - With Emphasis in Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - PreK-6 Education
LeTourneau University
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