Katrina Ellis
Thibodaux
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Daycare Provider and School Technology Assistant at Lafourche Parish School Board. Expert in child supervision and safety awareness, fostering social development through engaging activities. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with educators and parents, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided nurturing care and supervision for children aged 1-5, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities to promote cognitive and social skills.
- Kept play spaces clean and well-organized, fostering a secure environment for children.
- Engaged parents in discussions about children's achievements and everyday experiences.
School Technology Assistant
Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Supported technology integration in classroom settings, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences.
- Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, minimizing downtime for educators and students.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement new educational technologies, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops for staff on technology best practices and tools.
- Maintained inventory of technological equipment, ensuring availability and readiness for instructional use.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Supported individualized education plans by providing targeted assistance to students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom management strategies and enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, documenting observations and communicating findings to educators for tailored interventions.
- Assisted in behavioral management techniques to promote positive interactions and reduce disruptions in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment that encouraged peer support and interaction.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Library University
Lynchburg, VA06.2017
Skills
- Health and safety
- Infant care
- Care planning
- Activities planning
- Social development
- Child supervision
- Safety awareness
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Childcare
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 02.2023
School Technology Assistant
Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2017 - 08.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2008 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Liberty University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Library University