Kassondra Gipson
Little Rock
Summary
A dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong commitment to continuous learning and collaborative teamwork to achieve shared objectives. With a background in work experience and education, I actively pursue professional development opportunities, including training in Better Beginnings, Conscious Discipline, and classroom management. I have also engaged in coursework focused on psychology. Currently pursuing a BA Degree in General Studies with a specialization in Education and Psychology, I have accumulated over 10 years of experience working with both typical children and those with disabilities. My unwavering passion is to work with children and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher/ Team Leader
Baptist Health Preschool
03.2024 - Current
- As a Preschool Lead Teacher/ Team Leader, I prepared young minds for the world cultivating a nurturing environment for children
- I also designed and implemented a creative lesson plan that encouraged exploration and critical thinking for preschoolers
- As Team Leader I connected with other teachers and parents to create a safe place for our children
Direct Support Professional
Mograbi Household
02.2021 - Current
- As a Direct Support Professional, I assist adults with disabilities with everyday tasks
- I also assist the client with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy that was assigned by the Therapist to do at home
Special Education Preschool Lead Teacher
Pediatrics Plus
11.2022 - 03.2024
- As a Special Education Preschool Teacher, I help empower children with special needs to conquer their world
- Allowing room for error and giving them the tools that they need to communicate and overcome obstacles
Special Education Paraprofessional
McCrory Elementary School
07.2021 - 11.2022
- As a Special Education Paraprofessional, I assisted the children that are in special education with their lessons and self-regulation
- I also assisted the teacher when needed
Direct Support Professional
St. Francis Development Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
- As a Direct Support Professional, I assist adults with disabilities with everyday tasks
- I teach them to cook, wash laundry, clean and daily hygiene
DHS Program Assistant
Arkansas Department of Human Services
07.2018 - 03.2022
- As a DHS Program Assistant, I taught parenting classes for parents in need, I supervised visits between parents and children, documented interactions, filing important documents and I also helped families with services they needed in order to reunify with their children
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sunshine School
04.2019 - 08.2021
- As a Special Education Paraprofessional, I assisted the children that are in special education with their lessons and self-regulation
- I also assisted the teacher when needed
Assistant Manager
Fred's Super Family Dollar Store
02.2006 - 06.2019
- As An Assistant Manager, I assisted the manager with all managerial duties including supervising a staff of 10 employees, paperwork, filing, Audits, Inventory, closing and opening the store, balancing tills, making bank deposits, and customer service
Preschool Teacher
Arcare Center for Education and Wellness
06.2012 - 07.2018
- As a Pre-school teacher, I got preschoolers ready for kindergarten by teaching them everyday life skills, math, reading and writing
Education
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL STUDIES - Psychology
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2022
GENERAL EDUCATION -
AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL
05.2005
Skills
- Hard-Working
- Willing to learn
- Better Beginning Training
- Knowledge of Computers and Programs
- Familiar with documenting and HIPAA
- Works well with others
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Classroom Management Training
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
- Childcare needs
- Artistic expression
- Documentation and record keeping
- Safety precautions
- Parent-teacher communication
- Training and mentoring
- Fine motor skills development
- Nutrition and health
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Creative teaching strategies
- Outdoor play supervision
- Key decision making
- Sensory integration
- Staff development
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Compliance
- Literacy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Childcare requirements
- Social-emotional learning
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Department leadership
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Physical fitness
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development expertise
- Child development
- Conflict resolution techniques
Activities
I have a passion to help others. I have worked in customer service for over 13 years. I enjoy helping adults and children with disabilities with everyday tasks that come easy to most of us. I have been told that I have a likeable personality and people find it easy to connect with me and enjoy working with me.
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher/ Team Leader
Baptist Health Preschool
03.2024 - Current
Special Education Preschool Lead Teacher
Pediatrics Plus
11.2022 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
McCrory Elementary School
07.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
Mograbi Household
02.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
St. Francis Development Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sunshine School
04.2019 - 08.2021
DHS Program Assistant
Arkansas Department of Human Services
07.2018 - 03.2022
Preschool Teacher
Arcare Center for Education and Wellness
06.2012 - 07.2018
Assistant Manager
Fred's Super Family Dollar Store
02.2006 - 06.2019
GENERAL EDUCATION -
AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL STUDIES - Psychology
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
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