Teacher and Counselor
Resume:
Stephanie Kastler
Manassas, VA *****
Phone 571-***-**** • E-mail ********@**********.***
EDUCATION
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
**** - **** ******** ************ *****rsity
Richmond, VA 23220
Psychology BS, Minor in Crafts
Served as the Service Chairperson of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
2005 – 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 23220
Counselor Education M. Ed.
Practicum work at Hanover High School
Internship work at Virginia Randolph Community High School, Basic/ New Start, and Virginia Randolph Education Center
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE – 100 hours
September 2007 - December 2007 Hanover County Schools Hanover High School – 10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA Principal - George Sadler 804-***-****
Supervisor – Jessica Vogt 804-***-****
Conduct classroom, group, and individual guidance
Create plans for guidance lessons
Supervise PSAT
Observe 504 plan meeting
Observe IEP meeting
Grief and Loss training
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE – 600 hours
January 2008 - May 2008 Henrico County Schools
Virginia Randolph Community High School – 2204 Mountain Road Principal - Bob Lowerre 804-***-****
Virginia Randolph Basic/New Start - 2204 Mountain Road Principal - Beverly Allen-Hardy 804-***-****
Supervisor – Deborah Huntsinger 804-***-****
Conduct classroom, group, and individual guidance
Create plans for guidance lessons
Observe IEP meetings
Clean up transfer student transcripts
Work with credit count sheets to make sure students meet graduation requirements
Help students plan their academic schedule for the following year
Schedule students for next school year
Programs used: WinSchool, MacSchool, TOPS, IEP online, Web Report
Virginia Randolph Education Center- 2206 Mountain Road, Principal - Diana Morris 804-***-****
Supervisor – Marc Stockdon 804-***-****
Conduct classroom, group, and individual guidance
Create plans for guidance lessons
Observe IEP meetings
Reviewed cumulative folders and IEPs for working with students WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2024 - present Prince William County
Schools
Teaching Professional on Temporary Assignment/Teacher
Teach middle school students with intellectual disabilities English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and social skills
Write goals for IEPs and implement them
Delegate tasks to classroom assistants
Plan lessons that meet Standards of Learning
Supervise students
Case manager for 10 students
April 2013 – August 2024 Independent
Contractor
Multiple families Glen Allen, VA - Manassas,VA
Nanny/tutor
Care for young children in their homes
Cook meals
Clean areas used by child
Maintain children's laundry
Help with homework and other skills appropriate to child's development May 2012 – April 2013 The Center for Child and Family 1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23229
Supervisor - Mary Park 804-***-****
Counselor
Develop service plans for use with clients
Teach clients skills needed to lead more productive, adaptive lives
social skills
hygiene
coping strategies
Evaluate progress of clients weekly
Update program periodically to facilitate growth of clients
Communicate with clients and guardians (when applicable) on progress and goals January 2011 – June 2012 Skills Development Center 2900 Hungary Rd. Suite 100, Henrico, VA 23228
President - Patricia Weaver 804-***-****
Program Director/Trainer
Develop and implement programming
Instruct trainees in home and job skills
Teach social skills related to employment
Evaluate progress of trainees
Update program to facilitate growth of trainees
Communicate with parents on progress and goals
August 2008 – March 2014 Independent Contractor
Glen Allen, VA
Group Facilitator
Facilitate communication between group members
Monitor and aid interaction between group members
Teach social skills related to employment
Evaluate progress of members
Update program to facilitate growth of members
Communicate with parents on progress and goals
September 2005 - June 2007 Henrico County Schools
Virginia Randolph Education Center- 2206 Mountain Road Glen Allen,VA Principal - Diana Morris 804-***-****
Instructional Assistant
Assist teacher as needed
Communicate with teacher on students' behaviors
Responsible for following teacher's lesson plans
Assist Special Education students
Document behaviors and work completed
December 2004 - June 2005 Henrico County Schools
Virginia Randolph Education Center- 2206 Mountain Road Glen Allen,VA Principal- Delores Moses 804-***-****
Permanent Substitute 40 hours/week
Serve in place of teacher or assistant as needed
Responsible for following teacher's lesson plans
Document and report students' behavior during day
Communicate with teacher and parents on students' behaviors March 2004 - December 2004 VCU Health Systems
Virginia Treatment Center for Children - 515 N. 10th St. Richmond, VA Supervisor - Tess Searls 804-***-****
Behavioral Counseling Assistant I 16-40 hours/week
Responsible for ensuring patient's safety
Document patient's behaviors during shift
Communicate with other staff on patient's behalf
Direct and accompany patients to prepared activity
Assist teachers, and therapists in implementing individual's behavioral plan October 2003 - March 2004 JCPenney's
10101 Brook Rd. Glen Allen, VA
Supervisor - Martha Cross 804-***-**** ext. 231
Visual Merchandising Specialist 35 hours/week
Responsible for creating and maintaining a pleasant visual atmosphere
Communicate changes with managers in other areas
Train other associates on visual techniques as set by upper management
Equipment used: ladders, various handtools, and hand carts September 2001 - September 2003 Skipwith Academy
7344 Townes Rd. Richmond, VA
Supervisor - Penny Surina 804-***-****
Lead Preschool Teacher 35-40 hours/week
Responsible for lesson planning, care, and education of 2 and 3 year olds
Communicate progress of child to parents
Substitute for Kindergarten teacher
Serve as the Computer Specialist
June 2000 - October 2001 Henrico County Public
Schools
H. R. Department PO BOX 23120 RICHMOND, VA 23223-0420 Supervisor - Patricia Weaver 804-***-****
Homebound Teacher for Special Education hours varied
Use ABA instruction to teach Autistic children in their homes
Communicate progress of child to parents and supervisor in order to update education program
September 1999 - June 2000 Henrico County Public
Schools
Longan R C Elementary School- 9200 Mapleview Ave.
Supervisor - Tracy Collins 804-***-****
Instructional Assistant 16 hours/week
Work in conjunction with teacher to assist Autistic child in a school setting
Communicate child's individual needs to the teacher and parents February 1996 - September 1999 Patricia
Weaver
9517 Southmill Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23060
Supervisor - Patricia Weaver 804-***-****
ABA Therapist hours varied
Used ABA instruction to teach Autistic child basic education and self-help skills at home
Communicate progress of child to parents and supervisor in order to update education program
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1 Continued on at Virginia Randolph Community High School after internship was complete
2 Helped prepare packets for Autism Society's 5k Run/Walk for Autism Awareness 3 Helped to raise awareness of eating disorders for VCU Body Awareness Week OTHER TRAINING
1 First Aid and CPR trained
2 Trained in Therapeutic Communication
3 Trained in restraint techniques
4 Trained as Computer Specialist for Skipwith Academy 5 Trained in ABA, PECS and TEACCH methods
6 Training in evaluation of skills by TEACCH organization
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