Michael Stephenson
Augusta
Summary
A versatile professional with a diverse skill set, adept at troubleshooting, project management, and team collaboration. Implementing behavior management strategies and IEPs effectively. Strong communicator with patience and empathy to foster positive outcomes in various educational settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Richmond County School System
Augusta
08.2024 - Current
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
Coach/Evaluator/Director
Upward Stars
North Augusta
02.2022 - Current
- Formulate training programs for players of all ages including collegiate and professional athletes.
- Taught and improved basic fundamental skills such as shooting, ball-handling, passing, etc.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping short-term and long-term goals in mind.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Watches films of past games to identify playing and coaching mistakes and avoid them in the future.
- Explained ways to measure exercise intensity for the best results.
- Trained taught and conditioned athletes in preparation for games.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
ABLE Kids Services
Grovetown
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide 1:1 behavioral therapeutic services to clients.
- Attend regular supervision sessions with assigned BCBA.
- Assist with skills assessments and functional behavior assessments.
- Adhere to treatment plan written by BCBA for each client.
- Track necessary behavior data for each client.
- Remain enthusiastically and actively engaged with the client during the ABA session.
- Communicate professionally with family, team and supervisors.
- Attend training to meet the needs of the client.
CCETS Paraprofessional
Columbia County Board of Education
Evans
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
YMCA Child Care
THE FAMILY Y
Augusta
05.2013 - 05.2019
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Associate in General Studies -
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA07.2016
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Student supervision
- Physical disabilities support
- Social and group settings
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Experience
- Special Education
- Tutoring
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare
- Special Needs
- Classroom Experience
- Classroom Management
- Data collection
- Behavior Management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- AED Certification
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Richmond County School System
08.2024 - Current
Coach/Evaluator/Director
Upward Stars
02.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
ABLE Kids Services
09.2021 - 08.2023
CCETS Paraprofessional
Columbia County Board of Education
10.2017 - 05.2021
YMCA Child Care
THE FAMILY Y
05.2013 - 05.2019
Associate in General Studies -
Gordon State College
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