Steph D

@stephstoff

Educator

Canada
English
About me
I am an educator with over 20 years of experience working with children with diverse learning and behavioural needs. I currently coordinate a learning resource program where I create individualized supports, collaborate with teachers and families, and help students succeed in inclusive classrooms.... Read more

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Graphics & Design
I will create custom tracking and behavior intervention resources for home and school
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Academic Writing Guidance
I will create custom curriculum worksheets or lesson plans for teachers and home
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Work experience

Learning Resource Coordinator

John Calvin Private School • Full-time

Jan 2012 - Present • 14 yrs 4 mos

Developing and creating curriculum specific to children with special needs. Collaborated with teachers to create integrated classrooms and managed IEPs, behaviour reports, and programming for children with diverse needs. Key Contributions: Supervised children’s education and created individualized programming across all subjects. Collaborated with specialists, teachers, and families to develop learning plans. Supervised a team of educational assistants; developed schedules for staff and 40+ students. Created and implemented behaviour protocols, student profiles, and IEPs. Worked with teachers and staff to integrate students into classroom settings. Consulted with community professionals including OTs, PTs, and speech therapists. 2012-2016 Taught a kindergarten class of 20–25 students, planning and preparing curriculum according to standards while adapting lessons to individual student needs. Key Contributions: Taught foundational learning skills to prepare students for Grade 1. Prepared and delivered report cards; co-developed a new marking scheme.

Lead Instructor Therapist

Hamilton Health Sciences • Full-time

Jun 2005 - Jun 2012 • 7 yrs

Led a team of 6–8 Instructor Therapists under a Senior Therapist. Planned schedules, worked 1:1 with children on the spectrum, and ran weekly therapy groups. Key Contributions: Supervised team, developed individualized programs, schedules, and progress reports. Collaborated with therapists, doctors, and families to design individualized learning plans.

Customer Service & Administrative Support

Halton Honda • Part-time

Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 • 3 yrs

Worked across reception, service desk, and used sales departments, providing customer service, administrative support, and ensuring a professional experience for visitors. Key Contributions: Served as front reception, greeting customers, answering phones, and directing inquiries. Scheduled vehicle maintenance appointments and assisted service desk customers. Contacted customers for lease renewals; scheduled sales appointments; supported retention efforts. Performed administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and paperwork preparation. Maintained a professional and welcoming reception area. Provided excellent customer service and resolved concerns promptly.