Kara Beatty

303 S. Stewart St. North Liberty, IA 52317 Phone: 319-981-4837 E-Mail: kbeatty@mphawks.org

Objective
Acquire job with Mid-Prairie High School.

Work Experience
Mid-Prairie High School (Wellman, IA)

August 2014- Present

Para-educator
Provide one on one support for special education students, follow Education/Behavior IEP standards,
assist classroom and special education teachers, supervise students before and after school

Exceptional Persons Inc. (Waterloo, IA)

October 2009-August 2014

Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional: House Leader at HCBS site, trained new staff, supervision and support
for individuals with intellectual disabilities, knowledge /assist with preparing Individual Service Plans,
attend work meetings/trainings, stay up to date on required trainings and certifications, promote EPI,
assist budget planning/maintain personal finances, knowledge of individual medical needs
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, CPI Certified, Medication Manager, Mandatory Reporter
Direct Support Professional of the Month / EPI All-Star Staff Club (February 2013)
Speaker at DSP Banquet (April 2014)
Speech presented on EPI Website during DSP Week (September 2014)

Mid-Prairie High School (Wellman, IA)

March 2014-Present

Head Varsity Softball Coach/ Strength and Conditioning Coach

State of Iowa Certified Coach
Oversee coaching staff and athletes, manage team budget, schedule practices/games/transportation,
coordinate with school administration, promote Mid-Prairie High School

Don Bosco Catholic High School (Gilbertville, IA)

January 2008-August 2014

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach / Pitching and Catching Coach / Head Junior Varsity Coach
State of Iowa Certified Coach
Organize/supervise off-season workouts for pitchers and catchers, assist with all softball skills during
regular season practices, call/chart pitches for Varsity and JV competition, prepare lineups/lead JV
team

Education
East Buchanan High School

Graduated in top 5 of senior class

Wartburg College

August 2006-May 2008

Biology Major (transferred)

University of Northern Iowa

August 2002-May 2006

August 2008-Present

BA in Movement and Exercise Science (May 2011), finishing MA in Kinesiology/Biomechanics

(February 2014)

Skills
Solid communication skills, Organized, Positive working relationships, 4+ years full-time experience in this
field, CPR-First Aid Certified, CPI Training, Mandatory Reporter Training, Professional, Punctual, Respectful,
Patient, Ethical, Experience following behavior plans, Experience working with children with behavioral
issues/learning disabilities/intellectual disabilities/mental illness, Knowledge in psychology/motor
development, Experience working with high school aged students, Experience contributing to and following
adult ISPs, Knowledge of appropriate Medicaid documentation procedures/requirements, Experience
working with job coaches/voc rehab to assist individuals.

References for Kara Beatty

Emily Walters

Toni Powell

Shannon Gibbons

EPI Supervisor

EPI Program Director

EPI Direct Support Staff

319-232-6671

319-232-6671

319-215-9402

emily.walters@episervice.org
shannon.gibbons@episervice.org

toni.powell@episervice.org

Jessica Aust
EPI Direct Support Staff
563-676-2483
jessica.aust@episervice.org