Katherine Lyon
Monterey Park
Summary
Professional educational support specialist with extensive experience enhancing student learning and development. Skilled at collaborating with teachers and staff to create inclusive and supportive classroom environments. Proven ability to adapt to evolving educational needs and consistently achieve positive outcomes through teamwork and flexibility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraeducator III
Capistrano Unified School District
2023.08 - Current
- Provide direct support to students with mild to severe special needs in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement IEP's and BIP's to ensure consistency and continuity of support.
- Reinforce educational, social, and behavioral instruction presented by teaching staff to individual students or small groups.
- Assist students with the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment to facilitate student learning and participation.
- Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and IEP goals.
- Assisted students with academic tasks, organization, and behavior management.
- Accompany and assist students in alternative environments.
- Use positive reinforcement strategies to assist in the development of appropriate behavior.
Sales Floor Associate
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market-5600
2020.08 - 2023.05
- Conducted precise inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels and prevent overstocking or understocking.
- Implemented efficient price changes and merchandise resets to maintain a well-organized and visually appealing sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
- Utilized product knowledge to answer customer inquiries and provide recommendations for products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Studies-Concentration in Elementary Education
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA2028-05
Child Development
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA 2024.08 - 2026.05
High School Diploma - undefined
Tesoro High School
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA2020-06
Skills
- Behavior management
- Elementary special education
- Organizational skills
- Crisis intervention
- Computer literacy
- Data collection
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
Nominated two times for Classified Employee of the Year (2024,2026)
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Child Development
Orange Coast College
2024.08 - 2026.05
Paraeducator III
Capistrano Unified School District
2023.08 - Current
Sales Floor Associate
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market-5600
2020.08 - 2023.05
High School Diploma - undefined
Tesoro High School
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Studies-Concentration in Elementary Education
Cal State Fullerton