Courteney McCullough
High Point,NC
Summary
Experienced in working with patients dealing with behavior problems and disabilities such as autism concerns negatively impacting speech. Familiar with working in office, school and home environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)/RBT
Summit Creek Academy
02.2022 - Current
- Under the supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist work with students in individual and group formats focusing on each child's individual goals.
- Consult with the SLP regarding current goals and needs of individual students.
- Create fun, learning based activities focusing on improvement of articulation and language skills.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized visual supports and social stories to facilitate understanding of complex concepts for clients with diverse needs.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
Substitute Teacher
Guilford County Schools
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Monitor progress made by each student.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Focus on executing individual lesson goals for each student in small group settings with the primary objective of getting each student caught up to the appropriate reading stage as defined by their grade level.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Supported special education students by modifying lessons and providing accommodations as needed.
- Supported special education students through accommodations and modifications in lesson delivery, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
After School Para Professional
Guilford County Schools
10.2013 - 10.2016
- After school mentor for fourth and fifth grade students in a classroom environment that contained up to twenty-two students at a time.
- Responsible for creating and executing age appropriate lesson plans for the class.
- Adhering to the STEAM requirements (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) as prescribed by the goals of the after school program.
- Assisting with student homework.
- Creating and maintaining a fun and safe environment for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Greensboro, NC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Greensboro, NC06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Administration
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2015
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Experienced working with elementary level children
- Able to take direction from supervisors
- Compassionate
- Efficient at adapting to changing demands of children's needs
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Committed to working with other team members at attaining student goals
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)/RBT
Summit Creek Academy
02.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Guilford County Schools
01.2017 - 02.2022
After School Para Professional
Guilford County Schools
10.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Administration
Guilford Technical Community College
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