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Graham Stevenson

Seattle,WA

Summary

Special Education Assistant with over sixteen years of experience working with special needs students. Aided teachers in giving lessons and providing safe and productive environment for students with developmental disabilities. Passionate about serving physical, emotional and academic needs of those facing disability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Assistant

Lawton Elementary School
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - Current

· Work with K—5 students in Extended Resource program

· Provide 1:1 support as well as work with small groups

· Modify classroom activities and academics to fit students’ needs

· Assist in creating materials and strategies to help students communicate

· Implement behavioral strategies and emotional support

· Use clear communication and coordinate with fellow staff

· Take data as needed

Special Education Assistant

Adams Elementary School
Seattle, WA
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in K—2 focus classroom
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on student progress.

Special Education Assistant

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Seattle, WA
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • 1:1 for cortically blind autistic student in distinct classroom
  • Worked with student on OT/PT goals and made sure his surroundings were safe
  • Programmed student’s communication device as needed
  • Assisted all students with core academics and social activities

Special Education Assistant

Lowell ElementaryRoosevelt High School
Seattle, WA
11.2008 - 06.2017

· Was a 1:1 medical aid to autism-spectrum student with severe seizure disorder in distinct classrooms from elementary through high school

· Medical duties included: monitoring student for pre-seizure indicators, contacting school nurse and parents when seizure occurred and making sure the environment was safe

· Adapted activities for student in academics, classroom jobs and community trips

· Programmed student’s communication device

· Worked with other students in classroom on a rotating basis

· Supported students in achieving classroom goals

· Took data on all students' I.E.P. goals to help the teacher assess their level of comprehension

· Prepared learning materials for students

· Cooperated with staff in providing positive learning environment for students

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature And Publishing

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-1998

Skills

  • Transition planning
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Activity Planning

Accomplishments

  • Graduated Cum Laude from Emerson College

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Assistant

Lawton Elementary School
09.2020 - Current

Special Education Assistant

Adams Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020

Special Education Assistant

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
09.2017 - 06.2019

Special Education Assistant

Lowell ElementaryRoosevelt High School
11.2008 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature And Publishing

Emerson College
Graham Stevenson