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Kirsten Walje
Belle,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Pilot Knob Baptist Church
Belle, United States
07.2020 - Current
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Maintained social media.
- Proofed reports.
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID HK LIMITED
San Francisco, California
03.2019 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
- Interacted with students and parents via email, instant messaging, threaded discussion and synchronous chat.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Household Manager
Rio Ranch, Inc.
Fulshear,, Texas
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed cleaning and organization duties.
- Scheduled appointments for medical, dental and self-care needs.
- Coordinated meals with focus on catering to dietary restrictions.
- Managed financial operations for household.
Special Education Teacher
Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Lamar CISD
Richmond, TX
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Insurance Agent/Customer Service
Dagley Insurance & Financial Services
Katy, TX
02.2009 - 10.2009
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
- Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Farmington Public Schools
Farmington , MO
09.2003 - 05.2008
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MOSkills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development
- Trained in CPI
- Disability assessment testing
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Special Education (EC-12)
English as a Second Language (EC-12)
Generalist (EC-4
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Pilot Knob Baptist Church
07.2020 - Current
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID HK LIMITED
03.2019 - Current
Household Manager
Rio Ranch, Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Katy Independent School District
07.2015 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher
Lamar CISD
01.2010 - 06.2015
Insurance Agent/Customer Service
Dagley Insurance & Financial Services
02.2009 - 10.2009
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Farmington Public Schools
09.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Southwest Baptist University