Kimberly Bekke
Hesperia
Summary
Motivated individual with initiative seeks opportunity to use my experience and education to grow and expand my skillset to achieve a positive future for myself and the company.
Professional with strong background in educational support, ready to contribute effectively in instructional environment. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for both students and staff. Proficient in classroom management, student engagement, and instructional techniques, aiming to foster positive learning atmosphere and achieve targeted educational outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Instructional Assistant 2
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- ### High-Value Responsibility Gaps Identified:
- Utilize educational technology and resources to enhance student engagement in lessons.
- Maintain compliance with school policies and regulations regarding student safety and behavior.
- Implement classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to create tailored lesson plans aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for upcoming lessons.
- Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback to teachers on individual performance.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Charter Oak Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisting students in the classroom with various subjects; English, Math, and Science, as well as assisting them in reading and assignment comprehension. Assisted teachers by running copies, answering the classroom phone, and leading small group exercises with students and staff.
Cashier
Kmart
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Ring up customer’s purchases, to take and accept payments in the form of cash, check, debit/credit cards, and EBT. Assisted in Little Caesar’s in the store by assisting in making pizzas, ringing up customers orders, pulling pizzas and taking orders.
Instructional Assistant
Moreno Valley USD
06.2003 - 06.2010
- Assisted students in class with class assignments, checked homework, assisted teacher with taking attendance, running copies, for the daily class assignments and kept students focused on work and assignments. Supervised classroom activity and reported to the faculty. Worked with Special needs students with learning/physical disabilities and was certified in First-Aid and CPR.
Education
Bachelors - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
San Dimas, CA01-2016
Associates of Science - Business Management
ITT Technical Institute
San Dimas, CA01-2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office (excel/word/outlook 2010,2013,2016)
- Management and Accounting
- Experience with Special needs
- Customer Service (face to face and phone)
- Experience in high stress environments
- Cash Handling
- Professionalism and ethics
- Creativity and innovation
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Behavior modification
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Special education support
- Friendly and outgoing
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organization and prioritization
Timeline
Substitute Instructional Assistant 2
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Charter Oak Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Cashier
Kmart
04.2011 - 06.2012
Instructional Assistant
Moreno Valley USD
06.2003 - 06.2010
Associates of Science - Business Management
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelors - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute