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Tori Decker

Salina,KS

Summary

Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher well being with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education High-Incidence Teacher

USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Instructional Assistant

USD 305
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Backed up classroom teachers by supervising students in classes, at recess or during special activities.
  • Supervised cafeteria periods for different ages and maintained order.
  • Enforced school district guidelines with students across classes and levels.

Administration Assistant II

City of Salina
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.

Corrections Case Manager

Central Kansas Mental Health Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Collaborate with service providers to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Monitor cases by verifying clients' attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; and providing personal support
  • Coordinate referrals both to and from Central Kansas Mental Health Center
  • Participates and assists in the vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning for all assigned offenders
  • Researches and identifies community resources and services prior to processing offenders for release

Realtor

RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Inc
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others
  • Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs
  • Add new material to file records or create new files as necessary
  • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients or realtors

Youth Service Worker

Saint Francis Community Services
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Supervise and assist children throughout daily routines and activities
  • Assist in the daily evaluation of children's behaviors and their ability to appropriately manage their emotions

Correction Officer

Ellsworth Correctional Facility
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
  • Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
05.2010

Associate of Arts -

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School
Cedar Hill, Tori, MO
05.2006

No Degree - Criminal Justice; Psychology

Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS

Master of Education - Special Education

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
08-2027

Skills

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Classroom support
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Student supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Computer skills

Timeline

Special Education High-Incidence Teacher

USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2025 - Current

Instructional Assistant

USD 305
04.2023 - 08.2025

Administration Assistant II

City of Salina
08.2019 - 06.2020

Corrections Case Manager

Central Kansas Mental Health Center
10.2018 - 07.2019

Realtor

RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Inc
07.2013 - 07.2016

Youth Service Worker

Saint Francis Community Services
01.2013 - 07.2013

Correction Officer

Ellsworth Correctional Facility
05.2012 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Columbia College

Associate of Arts -

Jefferson College

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School

No Degree - Criminal Justice; Psychology

Bethany College

Master of Education - Special Education

Wichita State University

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