Stephanie Sternberg Branstetter
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lebanon R3 School District
Grovespring, MO
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Assisted students with learning tasks and provided individualized attention.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement student support plans.
- Monitored student behavior and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance instructional techniques and strategies.
- Documented student progress and maintained accurate records as required.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
Mental Health technicians
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri
Waynesville, MO
01.2005 - 10.2021
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in daily living activities and personal care for patients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient progress and observations in electronic health records.
- Provided crisis intervention support during high-stress situations.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
Education
Plato High School
Plato, MOSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Drury University
Springfield, MOSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Classroom management
- IEP implementation
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lebanon R3 School District
08.2022 - 08.2025
Mental Health technicians
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri
01.2005 - 10.2021
Plato High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Drury University
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Central Texas College