Kristin Kraft
Mokane
Summary
Passionate educator with 10 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and 5 years of experience as a paraprofessional. Devoted to giving students and adults who are lower functioning an opportunity to succeed beyond the classroom.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Day Solutions Callaway
05.2024 - 06.2026
- Conducts assessments of consumers abilities and goals in order to provide a daily structure appropriate for each consumers individual needs.
- Develop and maintain weekly group schedules and outing schedules for consumers and staff.
- Conducted assessments of consumers' abilities and goals to tailor daily structures to individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with Administrative Team in supervising Direct Support Professional staff and consumers.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and Administrative meetings to provide support to consumers and staff.
- Created themed lessons in Google Classroom based on National Day themes to engage consumers in learning.
- Administered medication to consumers according to prescribed schedules.
- Communicate with parents, caregivers and guardians of consumers on a daily basis.
- Communicated daily with parents, caregivers, and guardians to provide updates on consumer progress and needs.
Direct Care Staff
Day Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered personalized care to individuals with disabilities in Day Solutions Program, fostering their independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with direct care staff and supervisors to create supportive environment, enhancing client engagement and success.
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, promoting dignity and independence.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to client-specific needs and preferences.
Special Education Teacher
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Managed a yearly caseload of students, ensuring individual attention. Developed each student’s IEP, ran IEP meetings and monitored students’ progress.
- Supported students with moderate to severe disabilities through a daily living skills curriculum, enhancing their independence and functional abilities.
- Managed a caseload of students each year, developed each student’s IEP, ran IEP meetings, and monitored students’ progress.
- Worked directly with BCBA on supporting students with behavior concerns.
- Constant communication occurred between the student, parent, educators, paraprofessionals and administration in order to best serve the students' individualized needs.
Special Education Teacher
New Bloomfield School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Supported students with moderate disabilities in classroom settings.
- Constant communication occurred between the student, parent, educators, paraprofessionals and administration in order to best serve the students individualized needs.
- Facilitated ongoing communication among students, parents, educators, paraprofessionals, and administration to address individualized student needs.
Paraprofessional
Jefferson City Public School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Supported students with behavioral needs in classroom setting.
- Collaborated daily with main teacher and para support team to address student needs.
- Supported classroom activities by assisting students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance academic performance.
Paraprofessional
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Supported students with moderate to severe disabilities in classroom settings.
- Engaged in daily communication with the main teacher and para support team to coordinate student support.
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson implementation and student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
William Woods University
Fulton, MO05-2014
Associates Degree - undefined
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05-2012
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Effective Leader
- Time Management
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Adaptability
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Special Education K-12
- Elementary Education K-5
- L1MA Certification
- CPI Certification
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
- Class E Chauffeurs license
Timeline
Program Director
Day Solutions Callaway
05.2024 - 06.2026
Direct Care Staff
Day Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2018 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
New Bloomfield School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
Paraprofessional
Jefferson City Public School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Paraprofessional
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
Associates Degree - undefined
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science -
William Woods University