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Stevi Howdyshell

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant at Elsie Allen High School, adept at implementing behavioral interventions and fostering student engagement. Leveraging patience and teaching strategies, I effectively monitored progress and enhanced academic achievement, ensuring a supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Aide

Elsie Allen High School
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
  • Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools to help students access curriculum materials more effectively.

Lead Behavioral Support Staff

Bat Residential Services Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2024
  • Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students.
  • Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, allowing for informed decision-making about future interventions.
  • Implemented strategies to increase student engagement, resulting in higher levels of participation and motivation within the classroom setting.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and interventions, ensuring data-driven decision making for support strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Direct Support Professional

Redwood Integrative Services
03.2020 - 04.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.

Server

Dennys Restaurant
05.2011 - 04.2020
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Caregiver

Wimbolden Home
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
  • Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
  • Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.

Private Dementia Care Provider

Taylor M.
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Private dementia care provider.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while maintaining confidence in the quality of care their loved one received.
  • Streamlined communication between family members and medical teams, serving as a reliable point of contact for updates on patient status.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, reporting any concerns or changes in condition promptly to healthcare providers.

Personal Care Assistant

Becoming Independent
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montgomery High School
Santa Rosa, CA
05-2012

Skills

  • Patience and flexibility
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Learning difficulties experience
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Problem-solving
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication administration
  • Transportation
  • Crisis management
  • Patient management

Certification

CPR certified

Direct Support Perfessional Certificates Year1&2

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Aide

Elsie Allen High School
08.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Redwood Integrative Services
03.2020 - 04.2024

Lead Behavioral Support Staff

Bat Residential Services Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2024

Caregiver

Wimbolden Home
09.2016 - 10.2019

Private Dementia Care Provider

Taylor M.
04.2015 - 02.2017

Personal Care Assistant

Becoming Independent
01.2014 - 09.2015

Server

Dennys Restaurant
05.2011 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Montgomery High School

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