CHRISTOPHER DOW
Summary
Energetic Paraprofessional experienced in supporting teaching within public classroom environments. Fostered student engagement and well-being through effective conflict mediation and a positive approach to learning. Contributed to athletic development as Assistant Head Coach for Bedford Varsity Wrestling Team.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bedford City School District
Bedford
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during learning and social interactions.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Implemented students' individualized IEPs under teacher supervision.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Built and nurtured positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment. with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Maintained classroom organization and prepared instructional materials.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted teachers in classroom activities and student engagement.
Teachers aid
Bedford City School District
Bedford
08.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Cuyahoga hills juvenile detention center
Warrensville Heights
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Monitored behavior and maintained safety within detention facility.
- Monitored youth behavior and ensured safety within detention facility.
- Conducted inspections of living quarters and common areas to uphold standards.
- Documented incidents and interactions with youth to maintain accurate records.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Delivery Station
05.2024 - 03.2025
- As a Amazon employee, my job responsibilities are to pick, pack and transport our consumers' products to the correct staging location so that our drivers can get our customers' products out in a timely manner.
- Picked, packed, and transported consumer products to staging locations, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Operated material handling equipment to transport packages efficiently.
- Sorted and organized incoming packages according to delivery routes for efficient processing.
- Sorted and organized incoming packages by delivery routes to streamline processing.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently achieve daily shipping goals.
Detention Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised youth in detention, ensuring safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted daily room checks to ensure resident safety and security., overseeing daily activities/distributing meals and de-escalating altercations
- Performed daily room checks, oversaw activities, distributed meals, and de-escalated altercations to ensure resident safety and well-being.
- Inspected living areas regularly to uphold cleanliness and order, fostering a safe environment.
- Managed behavior programs to encourage positive interactions and improve overall resident conduct.
Warehouse Worker
Arhaus Furniture
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Loaded and unloaded large pieces of furniture, scanning each item to ensure accurate placement in the warehouse.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in workspace.
- Sorted and organized packages for efficient loading and shipping processes.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and product availability.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and enhancing product availability.
Plumber Apprentice
Seeley Brothers Plumbing
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Ran and tested waterlines, gas, and waste stacks to ensure system functionality and safety.
- Also responsible for conducting thorough jobsite cleanups to maintain a safe and organized work environment. and assisting my journeyman in any way possible.
- Assisted senior plumbers with installations and repairs of plumbing systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted thorough jobsite cleanups to maintain a safe and organized work environment and assisted my journeyman in various tasks.
Education
DIPLOMA -
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Bedford, Ohio 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Classroom oversight
- IEP execution
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Child development
- Progress tracking
- Documentation skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Problem Solver
- Detail oriented
- Hardworking
- People person
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bedford City School District
08.2025 - Current
Teachers aid
Bedford City School District
08.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Cuyahoga hills juvenile detention center
03.2025 - 07.2025
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Delivery Station
05.2024 - 03.2025
Detention Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Warehouse Worker
Arhaus Furniture
08.2021 - 11.2023
Plumber Apprentice
Seeley Brothers Plumbing
04.2019 - 07.2021
DIPLOMA -
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
08.2015 - 05.2018