Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Student Teaching Experience
Languages
Continued Education Certificates and Courses
Timeline
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Kiara Serrano

Kingston

Summary

Highly adaptable and engaging educator with a strong background in special education, classroom management, and community collaboration. Passionate about meeting student goals and creating a safe, educational and fun environment. Skilled in understanding diverse needs and fostering inclusive experiences. Proficient in using technology and apps including Canva, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office to enhance learning. Able to speak some Spanish.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wyoming Valley West School District
Forty Fort, PA
08.2025 - Current

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Macungie, PA
05.2024 - 11.2024

Store Employment Associate

The Giant Company
Kutztown, PA
04.2023 - 05.2024

Special Education Subject Matter Expert

Ease Learning
Remote
04.2023 - 12.2023

Mentor Tutor

The Sunshine Method
Remote
04.2023 - 11.2023

Checkout Supervisor

The Giant Company
Kutztown, PA
09.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Residential Director

Kutztown University Housing and Residence Life
Kutztown, PA
07.2019 - 12.2019

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Miss Ellie's Education Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
04.2019 - 09.2019

Community Assistant

Kutztown University Housing and Residence Life
Kutztown, PA
08.2018 - 05.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05-2022

Skills

  • Experience Working with Diverse Communities
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Student Assessments
  • Technology Integration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Intermediate Spanish Speaking

Certification

  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR AED

Student Teaching Experience

  • Allentown School District, Grades 3 and 4 | 08/2021 to 01/2022
  • KIPP Public Charter School (Remote), Grade 10 | 01/2021 to 05/2021

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Continued Education Certificates and Courses

Abnormal Psychology Specialization Certificate | Wesleyan University (Coursera) - 2024

Psychology Courses towards Associates Degree | Luzerne County Community College - 2024

Leading for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education | University of Michigan (Coursera) - 2024

Theories of Second Language Acquisition | Arizona State University (Coursera) - 2023

Teach English Now: Foundational Principles | Arizona State University (Coursera) - 2023

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wyoming Valley West School District
08.2025 - Current

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2024 - 11.2024

Store Employment Associate

The Giant Company
04.2023 - 05.2024

Special Education Subject Matter Expert

Ease Learning
04.2023 - 12.2023

Mentor Tutor

The Sunshine Method
04.2023 - 11.2023

Checkout Supervisor

The Giant Company
09.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Residential Director

Kutztown University Housing and Residence Life
07.2019 - 12.2019

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Miss Ellie's Education Center
04.2019 - 09.2019

Community Assistant

Kutztown University Housing and Residence Life
08.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kiara Serrano