LaWanda Sturkey
1519 Vineyard Place Hanford ,CA
Summary
To seek professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility State Prison
Corcoran, CA
07.2008 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out ITEP goals.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, and teachers
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Special Education Instructional Aide/Sign Language Interpreter
Hanford High School
Hanford, CA
09.1999 - 06.2018
- Played essential role in delivering individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
- Assisted special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Translated in Sign Language during classes, conferences and meetings.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Direct Care Aide
Safe Harbor Residential Care Services
Hanford, CA
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Documented and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to appointments, provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Deaf Studies / Special Education / Sign Language
CSU Fresno State
Fresno, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Chapman University
Hanford, CA10.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA06.2001
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Curriculum-Based Lessons, ITEP support
- Group and Individual Instruction tutoring and assistance
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- State CDE Approved Paraprofessional
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year Award Central Region
Employee of the Year Award SATF and State Prison
Employee of the Month Award X3
Perfect Attendance Award X6 Years
(SME) Subject Matter Expect Award State of California
Languages
Sign Language
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility State Prison
07.2008 - Current
Direct Care Aide
Safe Harbor Residential Care Services
06.2004 - 03.2005
Special Education Instructional Aide/Sign Language Interpreter
Hanford High School
09.1999 - 06.2018
Deaf Studies / Special Education / Sign Language
CSU Fresno State
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Chapman University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Hills College - Lemoore
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