Stephanie Gore
Instructional Assistant
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Instructional Assistant with significant strengths in multitasking and building positive and meaningful relationships. Organized and dependable while successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet individual and team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Promoted culture of respect and inclusion within the classroom, fostering positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Contributed to positive and collaborative school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and professional learning communities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain positive and focused learning environment.
- Assisted educators in planning and executing field trips that reinforced curriculum content while providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
Family Services Specialist
Frederick County Department Of Social Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Fostered positive connections between youth and caregivers by coordinating mentorship programs focused on relationship-building activities.
- Expedited permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
- Enhanced case management through regular monitoring, reviewing, and updating of individualized service plans.
- Maximized client engagement through proactive outreach efforts, including home visits, phone calls, and written correspondence.
- Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Facilitated successful reunification between children and their birth parents through consistent support and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex family situations and deliver comprehensive care.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all cases managed.
- Constructed comprehensive client treatment plans to establish goals and track progress.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Effective Communication
undefinedCertification
CPR and First Aid - 12/22- 12/24
Timeline
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Regent University
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Family Services Specialist
Frederick County Department Of Social Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Shenandoah University
08.2010 - 05.2014
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