Courtney Stevenson
Summary
Dynamic Paraprofessional with proven expertise in behavior management and effective communication, honed at Adams County Ohio Valley School District. Excelled in creating positive learning environments and implementing individualized support for students with special needs. Skilled in collaboration and instructional support, significantly enhancing student engagement and progress. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods, achieving remarkable outcomes in student development and classroom harmony.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
Peebles, OH
11.2019 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Home Health Aide
John Williamson
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education Prek-5th
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.2026
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH05.2023
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Assistance
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Classroom Organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress Monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Behavioral plan management
- Life Skills Development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Nonverbal Communication
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Visual Schedules
- Emotional Regulation
- Activity management
- Sensory Integration
- Activities Oversight
- Adaptive Equipment
- Behavior management techniques
- Autism understanding
- Student Engagement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Received The Exceptional Achievement Award in 2023 for my work with a student.
I was honored by OVSD's Board of Education for attending many professional developments related to my work.
Certification
- Certified Behavior Specialist - [2022-Present]
Additional Information
I have completed many professional development trainings and webinars on Autism.
I have been trained in Zones of Regulation.
I have taken a course on the Science of Reading.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
11.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
John Williamson
08.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education Prek-5th
Central State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College