Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Indigenous Academic Advisor
Timeline
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Clinton Stevens

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in the classroom. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments, is competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in whole-class and group dynamic settings. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Winnipeg School Division 1
09.2022 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and support.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Engaged students with interactive teaching methods like group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance for effective parent communication.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and ensure equal success opportunities.
  • Regularly assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to guide lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that enhanced subject connections.
  • Identified struggling students early, providing additional support through tutoring and tailored lesson plans.

Education Assistant

Winnipeg School Division 1
09.2007 - 06.2018
  • Worked within a cooperative, collaborative team under the direction and guidance of professional staff
  • Directly responsible to the professional staff to reinforce the skills taught by the teacher and the overall adjectives stated in the students’ Personal Program Plan
  • Assisted the professional staff with behavior intervention strategies
  • Facilitated personal care for students with special needs
  • Assisted professional staff by facilitating community experience for students with special needs
  • Assisted individual students in performing activities initiated by the teacher
  • Supervised children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground
  • Assisted in monitoring supplementary work and independent study
  • Reinforced learning in small groups or with individuals

Crisis Worker

Project Neecheewam Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Worked independently and as a valued team member
  • Multi-tasked in a fast-paced environment
  • Conducted oneself in a professional capacity when dealing with all CFS Agencies or any other related external organizations
  • Possessed a high level of advocacy skills
  • Developed organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Light household cleaning and maintenance as per schedule
  • Provided written daily logs on clients

Youth Care Worker

Macdonald Youth Services
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Supported residents with the preparation, implementation and follow through of the Person-Centered Plan in conjunction with the support network
  • Taught resident’s self-management skills that encouraged as much independence as possible given each person’s differing skills and abilities
  • Maintained positive and effective communication with residents
  • Completed necessary documentation and records accurately in accordance with policy and procedures
  • Ensured residents property and equipment was maintained in a clear and safe working order
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide
  • Recognized and responded to concerns of abuse and neglect
  • Encouraged and assisted each resident to participate in the daily living activities and responsibilities of their personal lives and home
  • Responsible for medication administration and documentation

Education

Bachelor of Education -

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
05.2016

Criminal Justice Program - Law Enforcement

Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge, AB

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Small group instruction
  • Motivating students

Affiliations

  • Indigenous Academic Achievement (Sargent Park School)
  • Indigenous Perspectives (Sargent Park School)

Indigenous Academic Advisor

  • Collaborate with all students and staff about their feelings regarding Indigenous issues.
  • Welcome and introduce various important aspects of Indigenous knowledge to all staff and students.
  • Act as an advocate for Indigenous students by allowing them a safe space to come to.
  • Promote the Indigenous culture throughout the school, allowing students and staff to explore their Indigenous perspectives.
  • Provide opportunities for Indigenous students within school, in the community, and in the workplace.
  • Support students to achieve a successful educational experience, focusing on but not limited to Indigenous ways of life.
  • Provide staff and students in school settings opportunities to speak with Indigenous Knowledge keepers and other connecting partnerships regarding traditional teachings involving Indigenous groups.
  • Advocate for students and staff to promote Indigenous ways of life, such as traditional ways of being, language, and cultural practices within our environments.

Timeline

Teacher

Winnipeg School Division 1
09.2022 - Current

Education Assistant

Winnipeg School Division 1
09.2007 - 06.2018

Crisis Worker

Project Neecheewam Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005

Youth Care Worker

Macdonald Youth Services
01.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Education -

University of Winnipeg

Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies

University of Manitoba

Criminal Justice Program - Law Enforcement

Lethbridge Community College
Clinton Stevens