Kadyn Koetter
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Developed expertise in clinical environment, focusing on therapeutic techniques and patient care. Skilled in active listening and crisis intervention, with strong foundation in mental health principles. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills in collaborative and supportive setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Dungarvin
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Promoted client self-advocacy by assisting them in understanding their rights within the mental health system.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Assisted lead teacher in creating individualized lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular updates on their child''s progress, challenges, and achievements.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central Educational Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles Highschool
Saint Charles, MN03.2021
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom organization
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Student supervision
- Nonverbal communication
- Behavioral plan management
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Dungarvin
07.2024 - Current
Preschool Paraprofessional
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central Educational Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles Highschool
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