Spencer Ford
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Experienced with assisting in classroom settings and supporting educational processes. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance student learning. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs. Coordinated and diligent an Life Skills Educational Assistant is skilled in behavior management and redirection.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
Corvallis, Oregon
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with special education staff to implement tailored support plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
- Data tracking to support meeting IEP goals
- Assisting students with medical needs
- One on one regulation breaks
- CPI certified, lift certified, previously g-tube feed certified
Health Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
Corvallis, OR
09.2022 - Current
- Currently working part time- 2 hours a day
- Gave students first aid such as band aids and ice when needed.
- Monitored children's symptoms and contacted home when necessary.
- Referred to our Counselor or Behavior support when needed.
- Facilitated communication between children and various departments and staff.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
Corvallis, OR
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Take students for walk/snack breaks
- Referred to Counselor or Behavior Support when needed.
- Supported 2/3 math group
- Supported students with writing goals
Substitute Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District/EDUSTAFF
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked with kinder-middle school ages
- One on one with two students practicing their reading and math skills.
- Used SIPPS material
- Worked in life skills special ed classroom
Instructor
Brian Sikora
Corvallis, OR
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials. Powerpoint slides along with reading material was posted onto Canvas for independent learning.
- Through the use of Kahoots, I could test what the children learned using a fun internet game.
- I taught 3 classes, for 6 saturdays and each class was an hour an twenty minutes long. The class was about deep sea, ocean systems, and other fun ocean topics.
- Middle and High school TAG students
Daycare Assistant
Sam N' Gram's Playhouse
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts such as coloring, playing with play-dough, and water activities outside.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Specialization in Marine Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2021
Skills
- CPI certified
- One/Two person lift certified
- Previous training with g-tube feeding
- Trained by OT to meet writing and physical goals
- QPR trained
- Special education
Timeline
Life Skills Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
09.2025 - Current
Health Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
09.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District- Bessie Coleman
09.2022 - 06.2025
Substitute Educational Assistant
Corvallis School District/EDUSTAFF
03.2022 - 06.2022
Instructor
Brian Sikora
02.2022 - 03.2022
Daycare Assistant
Sam N' Gram's Playhouse
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Specialization in Marine Science
Oregon State University