Kerry Procasco
Enola
Summary
39-year-old caring, professional & hardworking female. Originally from Ireland, Living in the USA for the past 9 years. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Substitute Teacher Svc
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
Personal Shopper
Shipt HQ
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Noted customer special requests, preferences and favorite products in CRM to enhance service and build brand loyalty.
- Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify any changes.
- Consulted with customers on food selections and custom order requests.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Maximized efficiency by scanning items quickly and completing as many as three orders per hour.
Business Development Manager
Aliara.ie
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Grew sales through skilled sales support for new and existing customers.
- Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
- Supported marketing teams
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
Veterinary Technician
Vet Care
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Carlow IT College
Carlow, Ireland06.2008
High School Diploma -
Colaiste Isogain
Ireland06.2001
Skills
- Social Integration
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Self-motivated professional
- Computer skills
- Training & Development
- Responsible
- Fast Learner
- Progress Reporting
- IEP Familiarity
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Activity Planning
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Improvements
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Organization and Prioritization
- Behavioral Disorders
- Student Health and Safety
- Behavior Management
- Reading and Writing Support
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Substitute Teacher Svc
09.2021 - Current
Personal Shopper
Shipt HQ
12.2018 - 08.2021
Business Development Manager
Aliara.ie
02.2014 - 05.2018
Veterinary Technician
Vet Care
01.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Carlow IT College
High School Diploma -
Colaiste Isogain
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