Shawn Beltz-Cox
Canton
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in classroom management and behavioral support strategies. Proven track record of implementing individualized education plans and fostering student engagement through positive reinforcement. Ready to contribute to creating supportive environments that enhance learning and personal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Tender Love and Care
Canton
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients in need.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Cross Category Paraprofessional
Canton City Schools
Canton
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported students with learning disabilities in academic activities and social skills.
- Implemented individualized education plans by working closely with special education staff.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of lesson material.
- Participated in training sessions to improve instructional methods and support strategies.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Tailored small group activities to meet individual learning needs. and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School
Canton, OH06-1983
Skills
- Medication management
- IEP implementation
- Classroom management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral support strategies
- Medication administration
- Student engagement tactics
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Tender Love and Care
09.2025 - Current
Cross Category Paraprofessional
Canton City Schools
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School