Kristin Kraft
Day Solutions Callaway
Mokane
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Program Director
2 Years 1 Month- 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
2 Years- 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
5 Years 9 Months- 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
2 Years 9 Months- 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
9 Months- 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
3 Years 9 Months- 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
Associates Degree
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 - 06.2026Read More
Direct Care Staff
Day Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Special Education Teacher
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2018 - 05.2024Read More
Special Education Teacher
New Bloomfield School District
08.2015 - 05.2018Read More
Paraprofessional
Jefferson City Public School
08.2014 - 05.2015Read More
Paraprofessional
South Callaway R-II School District
08.2010 - 05.2014Read More
Columbia College
Associates Degree
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William Woods University
Bachelor of Science
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