Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Stephanie Gibbs

Odum,GA

Summary

In my early adulthood I worked in a day care for four years. I started working with the school system when I was twenty-two. My first classroom was tilted the O.H. class. These students were diagnosed as Orthopedically Handicapped. I have been in special education my entire career in the school system. Some fields that I have worked in are, self-contained access with a combination of levels one-three, ranging from elementary to high school. I have also worked in inclusion classrooms. Currently, I work in a classroom for students with Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD). The disorders range from autism, severe behavior disorder, and emotional disorders. Most of these students have a combination of disorders, which require medication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayne County Board Of Education
Jesup, Ga.
08.2011 - Current
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Administered tests to class and graded papers.
  • Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.

Education

Cosmetology Certification - Cosmotology

Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
10.2005

Skills

  • Activity Oversight
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Instructional Support
  • Educational Settings
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Classroom Monitoring
  • Parental Interaction
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Classwork Oversight
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Skills Strategies
  • IEP Goals
  • Interactive Media
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Personnel Management
  • Dynamic Personality
  • Active Participation
  • Maintaining Work Areas
  • Grading Homework and Tests
  • Classroom Practices
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Individual Sessions
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Developing Social Skills
  • Special Assignments
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Positive Interactions
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Social and Academic Development

Accomplishments

I have earned a cosmetology degree.

I am the children's pastor at my church.


Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayne County Board Of Education
08.2011 - Current

Cosmetology Certification - Cosmotology

Southeastern Technical College
Stephanie Gibbs