JOSLYN KEPHART
Beaverton,OR
Summary
An educator with a strong background in supporting diverse learning needs. Skilled in adapting instructional strategies, implementing individualized education plans, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic settings, and results-driven approach. Proven reliability and focus on delivering impactful educational support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Program Lead
Eugene School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and instructional practices
- Assisted teachers in assessing student progress through ongoing data collection and analysis, informing instructional decisions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students who required additional assistance during academic tasks and behavioral interventions.
Educational Assistant
Eugene School District 4J
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Supported student learning objectives that were personalized in both classroom and small group assistance
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Worked as a 1:1 with students of higher needs with transitions between classes and classroom routines and encouraged appropriate student behaviors
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students during breaks and lunches
Nanny
Kristi Washington
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Created lesson plans based off of milestones that needed to be met
- Created a classroom setting to teach and mimic a schooling setting
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Assisted with housekeeping duties
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Bonita Learning Tree
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Established safe play environment for children
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction
- Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes
- Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Online Program 09-2025
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR12.2022
High School Diploma -
Tigard High School
Tigard, OR06.2021
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy development
- Behavioral support
- Student assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning assistance
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Data collection and analysis
- Social skills development
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Special Education Program Lead
Eugene School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
Educational Assistant
Eugene School District 4J
09.2022 - 03.2024
Nanny
Kristi Washington
03.2021 - 08.2022
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Bonita Learning Tree
11.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
Lane Community College
High School Diploma -
Tigard High School
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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