Stori Rex
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced, compassionate, flexible and adept at student advocacy and relationship building. Skilled in fostering social and emotional health, while effectively collaborating with diverse student populations to achieve academic success.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Liaison
EPSEA
11.2022 - Current
- Meet one-on-one with high school students in foster care to develop goals and work toward academic and personal achievements.
- Advocate for a caseload of 21 students while maintaining a positive working relationship with schools and agency staff.
- Work closely with caregivers, FCCS teams, school personnel and agency staff to identify and address barriers that may be affecting academic performance.
- Identify student's Social Emotional strengths and challenges and help support SEL competencies based on individual needs.
- Help support students on career options and guiding job search skills development.
Paraprofessional
Grandview Heights Schools
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with Intervention Specialist and general education teachers.
- Worked with IS to design and create behavioral and educational plans for students on IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Created and prepared appropriate learning tools and accommodations for students.
- Supported students of varying abilities to help maximize the potential of each child.
Local Coordinator
Upper Arlington Special Olympics
08.2004 - 01.2011
- Planned and organized fundraisers including golf outings, wine tastings, and silent auctions.
- Influenced prospective donors and volunteers at various speaking engagements.
- Responsible for planning and organizing practices and games for seven sports.
- Recruited volunteers, athletes, and coaches and created a cohesive learning environment.
- Doubled the organization in size including number of athletes, volunteers, and sports offered.
High School Teacher
Upper Arlington Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Differentiated instruction for students on Individual Education Plans.
- Served as SNAP (Students Not Achieving Potential) advisor.
- Conducted “open houses” and numerous IEP and parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashland University
Columbus, Ohio06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio06-1998
Skills
- Student advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reporting and documentation
- Social and emotional health
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Diverse student populations
- Relationship development
Accomplishments
- Leadership UA “Exceptional Leadership” Award Recipient
- Jefferson Award Nominee
- Two time LifeCare Alliance Help-At-Home Award Recipient
- LifeCare Alliance School Spirit Award Recipient
- Four-year collegiate varsity volleyball letter winner and scholarship recipient
Timeline
Educational Liaison
EPSEA
11.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Grandview Heights Schools
08.2018 - 11.2022
Local Coordinator
Upper Arlington Special Olympics
08.2004 - 01.2011
High School Teacher
Upper Arlington Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ashland University