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Courtney Nustad

West Richland,WA

Summary

Current WSU bachelor of education student with an endorsement in special education. Over 10+ years of experience in childcare and 8+ years of experience assisting children with disabilities in learning life skills and academics. Passionate about helping students with disabilities achieve success defined by them, their families, and their IEPs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor & Babysitter for Child With Autism

Jan Taylor Schultz
Richland, WA
06.2016 - Current
  • Babysat Jan's two grandsons, one of whom has autism, when they were around 5 and 6 years old in 2016 up until around 2021.
  • Since Summer 2023, I have been developing and implementing academic lessons and activities in order to tutor the oldest grandson, whom is now in middle school and has autism.

Volunteer Preschool & K-2nd Sunday School Teacher

Hillspring ChurchRi
Richland, WA
03.2014 - Current
  • Taught whole group lessons based off the provided curriculum.
  • Facilitated learning activities and snack.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of the students.

Life Skills Practicum Student

Kiona-Benton Elementary School
Benton City, WA
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Completed a practicum in a life skills class for ages 4 to 11 years through WSU
  • Lead and facilitate morning meetings where I sing and dance to educational songs as well as teach quick, interactive learning activities, ensuring they participate with me.
  • Observe the teacher and paraeducators throughout their teaching and interactions with the students.
  • Assisted the teacher and paraeducators when needed.
  • Observe IEP and IST meetings.
  • Guide students from the class to their designated area (ex. general education room, specials, etc.)
  • Interact with the students, ensuring the promotion of communication skills.
  • Led whole group instruction.
  • Worked one-on-one with students.

Special Education Preschool Practicum Student

Keewaydin Discovery Center
Kennewick, WA
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Was placed through WSU in a preschool special education room with students ages 3 to 4 years.
  • Observed the teacher and paraeducators throughout the day.
  • Interacted and watched over the students at recess.
  • Assisted the teacher and paraeducators when needed,
  • Facilitated fun and engaging activities for students.

Leader in Training

The Arc of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw a group of children with special needs ages 7-21 during the Summer camp at Partners n' Pals.
  • Trained on interacting and assisting children with disabilities, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
  • Provided care to the children by ensuring all their health and social needs were met.

TA for High School Life Skills Class

Hanford High School
Richland, WA
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Was a teacher's assistant for two separate life skills classrooms at Hanford.
  • Assisted students with their assignments and learning activities,
  • Assisted the teachers and the paraeducators.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School
Richland, WA
06-2016

Elementary Ed With An Endorsement in Special Ed

Washington State University
Richland, WA

Skills

  • Working with Children with Disabilities
  • Positivity
  • Teamwork
  • Patience & Compassion
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Reinforcement

Timeline

Life Skills Practicum Student

Kiona-Benton Elementary School
03.2024 - 05.2024

Special Education Preschool Practicum Student

Keewaydin Discovery Center
01.2020 - 03.2020

Tutor & Babysitter for Child With Autism

Jan Taylor Schultz
06.2016 - Current

Leader in Training

The Arc of Tri-Cities
06.2016 - 08.2016

TA for High School Life Skills Class

Hanford High School
01.2016 - 06.2016

Volunteer Preschool & K-2nd Sunday School Teacher

Hillspring ChurchRi
03.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School

Elementary Ed With An Endorsement in Special Ed

Washington State University

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