Cate Robson
Genoa
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Kingston Elementary School. I effectively collaborated with educators and worked one on one with students with Autism. I am looking to continue down a similar career path with my current skill set with the intention to continue learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Household Manager/Caregiver
Robson Household
06.2014 - Current
- Caregiver for a special needs/medically fragile son.
- Provide care for son with Down Syndrome, Tracheostomy, GJ tube, multiple surgeries and a larger than life personality.
- Teach and provide alternate communication methods for a non-verbal child. Sign language, gestures, and an augmentative communication device.
- Handle the teaching of social skills and appropriate behaviors.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kingston Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one support to students with academics and social skills
- Engaged in professional development training.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators.
- Developed relationships with students using empathy, patience, and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05-2025
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora, IL12-2021
No Degree - French
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- All skills related to a special education classroom such as IEP compliance, Teacher Assistance, and classroom organization Worked with students one on one and in small groups
- Professional verbal and written communication
- Teaching of social skills, emotional regulation and sensory processing support
- Activity Management
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kingston Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Household Manager/Caregiver
Robson Household
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
Waubonsee Community College
No Degree - French
Illinois State University
Psychology projects
Fall Semester 2024:
Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, Northern Illinois University.
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Douglas Wallace, Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University.
Project Title:
Buy Bobby A Puppy: Digitally Tracking Bilabial Mouth Movements In Children with Autism, Children without Autism and Adults
Summary:
Participants were video recorded speaking and DeepLabCut (computer program) was used in the lab to track mouth movements.