Kendra Whittiker
San Jose
Summary
Education professional prepared for role with extensive experience in designing and facilitating engaging learning programs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant improvements in learner outcomes. Reliable team player with flexible approach to dynamic organizational needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Aid
Lexington Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Provides individual and small group instruction to students or present whole group lesson material provided by the teacher
- Works collaboratively with classroom teachers and other professionals and paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom and/or students.
- Assists with the organization and maintenance of an orderly and organized classroom environment.
- Participates and functions as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing/sharing knowledge and skills for delivering best practices.
- Demonstrates effective behavioral management strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Prepares instructional materials such as bulletin boards, games, art materials, science materials, etc.
- Yard duty and student supervision at recess and lunch.
ESY Instructional Assistant
Cupertino Union School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Provided toileting support to students with special needs, changing diapers as needed.
Student Support Coordinator - Junior High and High School
Valley Christian High School
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Primary staff member responsible for supporting students with learning accommodations (extra time, reader, assistance in text-to-speech, social-emotional needs, reducing student stress, etc.)
- Interfacing with students, parents, faculty, and counselors in the development and execution of support plans for students with unique learning needs (Autism, Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Mood Disorders)
- Advocating for student needs to administration, parents, and teachers
- Assist and manage student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies
- Organizing final exams for students with accommodation plans
- Administering College Board tests for students with specific learning needs
- Vision for and help develop new strategies as the program grows based on the needs of the students and school
- Develop intentional and meaningful relationships with each individual student to best support the students as they face unique challenges in the classroom
- Building rapport with teachers and functioning as a resource for teachers as they learn to support their students in the classroom
- Developing organizational systems in and between the Junior High and High School for optimal functionality of the student support center and staff
- After-school staff member for REACH - a specialized program developed to give additional support for at-risk youth
- Understand and apply guidelines in the confidentiality of student records.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Carter Avenue Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered prescribed lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher
- Maintained immediate availability for on-call work hours.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Campbell Christian Schools
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Delivered prescribed lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher
- Maintained immediate availability for on-call work hours
- Continued responsibilities of previous role as the Head Preschool Teacher.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Campbell Christian Schools
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Established policies and procedures for inside and outside of the classroom
- Created and delivered lesson planning
- Lead 'circle time'
- Partnered with parents to ensure child's success
- Maintained a calm temperament yet firm approach to discipline
- Worked as a team player with good interpersonal skills
- Ensured safe and secured environment for children
- Managed teacher's break schedules
- Mastered emergency procedures and protocol to act as the Emergency Lead
- Ensured that all facilities were prepared for end of day closure
- Ensured that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
- Potty trained children
- Ensured children cleanliness including diaper changes
- Supported student social and emotional development through age-appropriate activities and problem-solving techniques.
Education
Masters of Education in Special Education -
American College of Education
11.2024
Bachelors in Educational Studies -
Western Governors University
05.2019
Skills
- Social skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Aid
Lexington Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
ESY Instructional Assistant
Cupertino Union School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Carter Avenue Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2022
Student Support Coordinator - Junior High and High School
Valley Christian High School
01.2019 - 05.2024
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Campbell Christian Schools
02.2016 - 04.2016
Lead Preschool Teacher
Campbell Christian Schools
08.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelors in Educational Studies -
Western Governors University
Masters of Education in Special Education -
American College of Education
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