LaShawn Stevenson
Education
Conroe,Texas
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Worker
Rainbows United
05.2010 - 07.2021
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid clients in identifying potential.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care .
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
High Incidence Paraeducator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Special Education Teacher/ Sucess Coach
Klein ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Transition Life Readiness 30 Teacher Assistant
Klein ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Work cooperatively with other teacher and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Support teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporate multiple types of life skills strategies into classroom.
Making Connections Paraeducator
Klein ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2024
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Behavior Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Developmental disabilities experience
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ Sucess Coach
Klein ISD
08.2024 - Current
Transition Life Readiness 30 Teacher Assistant
Klein ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
Making Connections Paraeducator
Klein ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Respite Care Worker
Rainbows United
05.2010 - 07.2021
High Incidence Paraeducator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2021
Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology
Wichita State University
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