Courtney Webster
Hayward,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Infant Developmental Specialist and Early Childhood Educator with compassion for special needs individuals and excellent comprehension of developmental issues. Professional yet warm and committed to gaining trust of children and families. Strengths include client education, counseling, referral services and outreach programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Specialist
YMCA of the East Bay
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with staff to ensure appropriate services and supports were provided for students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of school policies advocating for equity and access to quality education for all learners.
- Designed engaging curriculum adaptations that met diverse learner needs while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, ensuring they felt informed and supported throughout the educational process.
Substitute Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upholded classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to the primary teacher
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet the needs of students with special learning needs
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction
Infant Developmental Specialist
Ascend Rehab Services, Inc
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided in-home and center-based developmental services to children birth through three and their families by teaching families & caregivers appropriate strategies to help the child participate in their natural environment
- Used a family-centered approach to support parents' & caregivers' understanding of their child's development and subsequent intervention plan
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with developmental disabilities
- Acted as an advocate for children and families during the IFSP & IEP process
- Designed, adapted, and implemented activities for Cognitive, Language, Fine Motor, Social-Emotional, Sensory, Adaptive, and Gross Motor skill development using a variety of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) including ABA strategies
- Administered assessments (Dayc2/HELP) and documented quarterly semiannual, and annual progress
- Collaborated with families, case managers, and specialists to develop an individualized intervention plan
- Assessed and documented children's progress with established goals
- Participated in professional development activities
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
Preschool Teacher
Blue Skies for Children
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Acted as a teacher and supervised classrooms of up to 15 children ranging in age from infancy through five years
- Assured that families of young children have the resources and support that they need to reach their goals
- Built and maintained a positive relationship with children and families
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for children
- Maintained daily records of individual activities
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Participated in professional development activities
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
Education
No Degree - ECSE Credential: Currently Completing Requirements
Mills College
Oakland, CA05.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Mills College
Oakland, CA05.2013
Master of Arts - English Literature
Mills College
Oakland, CA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2000
Skills
- Effectively work with parents
- Effective listening
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Teacher collaboration
- Home visits
- Culturally sensitive
- Client advocacy
- Evaluation and assessment
- Community referrals
- Lesson Implementation
- IEP Understanding
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Inclusion Specialist
YMCA of the East Bay
12.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
Infant Developmental Specialist
Ascend Rehab Services, Inc
04.2017 - 08.2020
Preschool Teacher
Blue Skies for Children
12.2013 - 03.2015
No Degree - ECSE Credential: Currently Completing Requirements
Mills College
Master of Arts - Education
Mills College
Master of Arts - English Literature
Mills College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
California State University - East Bay