Evan McDermott

(970) 640-3348
2226 N 6th Street
Grand Junction, Colorado
81501
Work History

Paraprofessional
Thompson School District, 8/2016 to Current
Provide support for Learning Center students in the General Education classroom
Monitor students for on task behavior
Provide prompting to remind students to be on task
Administer assessments to students
Monitor students for safety
Assist students to complete in-class work
Utilize CPI training and deescalation techniques
Utilize materials for students based on instructions from lead teacher
Prepare materials for student learning
Assist students transitioning to and from the general education classroom.

Direct Support Professional, 7/2014 to 8/2016

STRiVE Colorado Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided one-on-one support for children between ages four and seventeen with
disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fragile-X Syndrome,
Intellectual Disabilities, and Developmental Delays on outings to help the kids
connect with their community
Providing direct care for individuals based on their needs
Transport individuals to community events and activities
Support individuals in many different environments including parks, playgrounds,
swimming pools, carnivals, trampoline parks, day camps, and libraries
Utilize CPI training and deescalation techniques
 Utilize QBS training and deescalation techniques
Implement a Behavior Support Plan
Monitor and guide behavior with Behavior Line Staff training
Utilize Therap billing program for recording services provided.

Paraprofessional, 10/2013 to 5/2014

Mesa County Valley School District 51 Grand Junction, Colorado
Classroom aide for student who is hearing impaired: helped student complete
work, sign with him for communication, corrected and worked on behavior
problems, attended specials with student, provided direct care when needed
TCAP Proctor with teacher read directions and extended time
One on One for students with Significant Support Needs
Assisted student completing activities with hand over hand assistance
Received certifications in: CPI, Med Administration, CPR/AED/First Aid
Followed instructions given by lead teacher
Monitored students with disabilities for safety on playgrounds and in classroom
Helped students complete work in the General Education classroom
Prepared materials for student learning and assessment

Education

Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado

Major: Adaptive Physical Education
Freshman and sophomore years completed
Transfer to University of Northern Colorado

Hartnell Junior College Salinas, California

Major: Mathematics Education
Attended for freshman year
Transfer to Colorado Mesa University