Karen DeVtio
Camden
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/One-on-One/Special Education
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2024 - Current
- During the 2024-2025 school year, I worked as a one-on-one paraeducator for a tenth-grade student in a vocational high school classroom.
- My responsibilities included attending all classes with the student, assisting her in completing classwork, reading instructions, and explaining assignments.
- I was with her throughout the day to meet her special needs, ensuring she was never left alone without my assistance.
- I also communicated with teachers and advocated for her needs. In a vocational classroom, students participated in various work sites outside of school where they learn and practiced job skills. With my support, my student developed life skills that would help her successfully transition to the workforce after high school.
- I supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and sanitized adequately for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Paraprofessional/One-On-One/ Special Education
Caesar Rodney School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
- SUMMER SCHOOL - 2024
- One-on-one paraprofessional for a student entering the tenth grade in the fall of 2024.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, ensuring safety at all times.
Paraprofessional/ Instructional /Special Education
Caesar Rodney High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- During the 2023-2024 school year, I worked in English classrooms for the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. My responsibilities included supporting Level IV students by ensuring they understood their assignments, re-reading instructions as needed, and providing explanations when necessary.
- I also assisted the students in locating their assignments on the computer and reading them the tests. I advocated for these students with their instructors to ensure they received the proper accommodations and modifications outlined in their Individual Education Plan.
- I managed a caseload of students and collected their work samples to submit to the Special Education Office—improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
First Assistant Manager
Cato Fashions
09.2013 - 09.2023
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for various positions within store, contributing to high-performing team.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient staff scheduling and task delegation.
- Monitored financial performance indicators, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet company goals.
- Contributed to successful promotional events by creating eye-catching displays that showcased featured products effectively.
- Worked closely with store manager on budgeting exercises that optimized expenses without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction.
Supervisor
Kent Christian - The Learning Center
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Coordinated inter-departmental efforts to address any concerns related to health or wellbeing of children in care.
- Improved staff retention by offering continuous professional development opportunities and fostering supportive work culture.
- Assessed individual child progress over time using various assessment tools alongside direct observation methods.
- Managed budget allocations efficiently to ensure adequate resources were available for provision of high-quality care services.
- Developed staff schedules and assigned tasks, ensuring optimal daycare operations and efficient time management.
- Established strong relationships with parents through transparent communication and mutual collaboration on childcare goals.
Teacher
Kent Christian Academy
08.1998 - 09.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
Education
Master of Arts - Master's Degree in Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
Dover, DE05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Wilmington University
Dover, DE05.2022
No Degree - Business Administration
Goldey-Beacom College
Milford, DE09.1988
Associate of Arts - Business / Theology
Kent Christian College
Dover, DE09.1985
High School Diploma -
Enfield High School
Enfield, CT06.1985
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional/One-on-One/Special Education
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional/One-On-One/ Special Education
Caesar Rodney School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional/ Instructional /Special Education
Caesar Rodney High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
First Assistant Manager
Cato Fashions
09.2013 - 09.2023
Supervisor
Kent Christian - The Learning Center
08.2008 - 05.2011
Teacher
Kent Christian Academy
08.1998 - 09.2008
Master of Arts - Master's Degree in Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Wilmington University
No Degree - Business Administration
Goldey-Beacom College
Associate of Arts - Business / Theology
Kent Christian College
High School Diploma -
Enfield High School
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