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Kathleen Heider

Southaven

Summary

Dynamic educator with a calm demeanor and strong relationship management skills, I excelled as a Teaching Assistant at Desoto County Schools, enhancing student engagement through innovative activities. My collaborative approach and clerical proficiency fostered a supportive learning environment, leading to improved academic outcomes and increased class participation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Desoto County Schools
Hernando
08.2020 - 08.2025
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organized books, and materials.
  • Worked with the teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on the results.
  • Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Increased class participation by creating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
  • Assisted in the organization of school events, enhancing the school community and student experience.

Special Education Assistant

Hillsboro School District
02.2015 - 08.2020
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Classroom Teacher

Valley Catholic Early Learning School
10.2009 - 08.2014
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 months to 5 years old.
  • Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Led age-appropriate activities incorporating music, movement and stories for groups of 20 children ages 1 to 5 years.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
  • Established safe play environment for children.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR
06.1997

Associate of Science - Business

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Collaboration skills
  • Clerical proficiency
  • Record keeping
  • Data confidentiality
  • Schedule coordination
  • Workload management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Mail sorting and distribution
  • Quick learner
  • Document preparation
  • Verbal and written communication

Affiliations

  • PTA president
  • tutoring
  • event planning

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Desoto County Schools
08.2020 - 08.2025

Special Education Assistant

Hillsboro School District
02.2015 - 08.2020

Classroom Teacher

Valley Catholic Early Learning School
10.2009 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Hillsboro High School

Associate of Science - Business

Southern New Hampshire University

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