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Stephani Heppenstall

Larkspur,CO

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

EA1, Instructional Assistant, Substitute Teacher

Eldorado Elementary School
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2020 - Current
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Educational Assistant 1 - Kindergarten

DCSD, Soaring Hawk Elementary
Castle Rock, CO
08.2019 - 06.2020

Assisted multiple teachers in enrichment of classroom instruction, and assignments.

Worked with students on both the individual level, as well as in small groups with lesson assignments; for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts, and reaching academic goals and grade level standards.

Performed benchmark testing throughout the year while maintaining a written summary of student progress.

Supervised lunchroom, and recess. Substituted for classroom teachers when needed. Maintained a positive classroom environment.

Educational Assistant 1 - 3rd/4th

DCSD, Larkspur Elementary
Larkspur, CO
01.2018 - 05.2019

Assist multiple teachers with classroom assignments, while providing clerical support as needed.

Work with students individually, and in small groups for the purpose of practicing and reinforcing learning concepts, while assisting students in not only reaching academic goals, but grade level standards as well.

Work with multiple students of varied levels on a daily basis in both Read Naturally, and DIBELS progress monitoring, including Benchmark testing.

Responsibilities include monitoring individual and groups of students in a variety of settings- (e.g. recess, lunchroom, classroom, library, fieldtrips).

Routinely mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe, and positive environment.

Substitute kitchen aid

Douglas County School District Nutrition Services
Castle Rock, CO
02.2016 - 03.2018
Provide assistance to kitchen personnel in multiple schools with a wide variety of needs.

Long Term Substitute

Tustin Unified School District
Orange, CA
09.2000 - 04.2002
Stepped in to take over all aspects of the classroom while the teacher was unable to be in the classroom for maternity leave, and jury duty. Taught first grade, then multiple long term positions with fourth grade. Responsible for lesson plans, and there implementation. Conducted all non mandated, and mandated parent conferences.

SDC Teacher 1/2 combination

Tustin Unified School District
Orange, CA
09.1999 - 06.2000
Special Day Class teacher for a first and second grade combination class. Successfully taught many special needs students with wide and varied levels, and needs. Responsibilities included constructing, maintaining and implementing individual IEP's for all students. Developing multiple lessons plans to support and foster positive educational growth for students with varying needs and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Chico State University
1995

Certified Paralegal - Environmental Law

University California Irvine
1997

Skills

  • Well-qualified
  • Past legal experience
  • Multi-task oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Positive
  • Proactive
  • Flexible
  • Committed

Affiliations

Directed and chaired Bobcat Kids Inc from 2015-2018. A 501(c)(3) organization. I personally headed multiple fundraising functions while successfully developing, and promoting good community relations among various local businesses.

Timeline

EA1, Instructional Assistant, Substitute Teacher

Eldorado Elementary School
08.2020 - Current

Educational Assistant 1 - Kindergarten

DCSD, Soaring Hawk Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020

Educational Assistant 1 - 3rd/4th

DCSD, Larkspur Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019

Substitute kitchen aid

Douglas County School District Nutrition Services
02.2016 - 03.2018

Long Term Substitute

Tustin Unified School District
09.2000 - 04.2002

SDC Teacher 1/2 combination

Tustin Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Chico State University

Certified Paralegal - Environmental Law

University California Irvine