Avery Sterner
Provo,Utah
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Autism Aide and Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse, individualized needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Spectrum Academy Charter School
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents via daily data documentation.
- Deescalated unsafe environments through redirection and rapport with clients.
Care Coordinator
Newport Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Built strong rapport with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Deescalated potentially harmful situations through verbal redirection.
Autism Aide
Wasatch Behavioral Health, Giant Steps Preschool
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Documented student progress via 1:1 work sessions.
- Instructed children in health and personal hygiene habits, including toilet training and self care.
- Performed ABA trials to meet each child's individual and general goals.
- Modeled receptive & expressive language, self-help skills, and social play.
4-H Afterschool Educator
Utah Valley University, 4-H
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Communicated with teachers and parents to best help each child's needs.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Taught groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support as needed.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2023
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP Compliance
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Spectrum Academy Charter School
11.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
Newport Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
Autism Aide
Wasatch Behavioral Health, Giant Steps Preschool
01.2023 - 07.2023
4-H Afterschool Educator
Utah Valley University, 4-H
05.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
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