Kathryn Rodriguez
Carmel
Summary
Successful at helping children grow and develop through hands-on activities, educational support and adequate rest. Knowledgeable about childhood development and strategies to enhance wellbeing. Well-versed in maintaining discipline and providing optimal support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (incl. Intense Behavior)
Carmel Clay School Corporation
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Resource IA (paraprofessional)
Carmel Clay School District
10.2019 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Home Child Care Provider
Self
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Led children in tidying up, handwashing and gathering belongings to teach responsibility.
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Lead Teacher/Director
Little Wings Childcare and Learning Center
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Provided exceptional care to groups of up to 50 children between ages 5 years and 12 years.
- Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions to prevent cross-contamination.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary.
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling with instill discipline in children.
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN2005
Skills
- Early childhood knowledge
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Accurate record keeping
- Calm under pressure
- Classroom management
- Sound judgment
- Positive and cheerful
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (incl. Intense Behavior)
Carmel Clay School Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Resource IA (paraprofessional)
Carmel Clay School District
10.2019 - Current
Home Child Care Provider
Self
05.2012 - 08.2016
Lead Teacher/Director
Little Wings Childcare and Learning Center
05.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue University
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