Caring Educator & Paraprofessional with Diverse Experience

Katy Pierce

**************@*****.***; **** Sand Hollow Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052; phone 765-***-****

Profile

My passion is driven by caring for people, giving them a smile, and making their day brighter. I fulfill my passion by working in education, foodservice, childcare, and medical settings. Work life balance is important allowing me to keep my high school/college age daughters a priority. Experience

Lebanon Community School Corporation, Lebanon, Indiana – 2014 to Present Special Education Paraprofessional – 2023 to Present Hands on student support for Socialization goals, and Education/Behavioral/Personal needs Foodservice Cafeteria Staff and Instructional Assistant – 2014 to 2023 Food Prep, Food Safety, Cleaning, Student Accounts & Payments, Allergy Alertness Elementary PreK supporting a teacher focused on developmentally delayed students Pixie Playhouse, Lebanon, Indiana – 2005 to 2013

Preschool Teacher - educational instruction, arts & crafts, music, circle time, snacks/lunch Lebanon Community School Corporation, Lebanon, Indiana – 1999 to 2005 Instructional Assistant - Severe and Profound Special Needs Students Education

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Attended 1998 – 1999

Lebanon Community High School, Lebanon, Indiana

Graduated 1998

Specialized Training

Vector Training at LCSC

Skills

o Engage with fast paced ever changing work setting o Student payments and balances via electronic system o Demonstrate care and empathy as appropriate for the individual involved o Patience with all types of children in a noisy, sometimes disruptive setting o Manage multiple tasks in hectic environment

o Maintain order with large groups

o Effective one on one interaction, good listener

o Treat all people with respect and kindness

o Organize equipment and prepare for the next day

o Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene standards

References available upon request

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