ALANA MOLLER
Fort Saskatchewan
Summary
Compassionate and highly reliable educational assistant who is detail-oriented and committed to providing exceptional support. Can juggle multiple priorities without compromising quality. Trusted, proactive, vigilant and passionate about the welfare and well-being of students. Works well both independently and in a team setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Elk Island Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Empowers students to become independent and encourage peer relationships
- Supports students emotional regulation and daily functioning
- Adapts work to support students academic needs
- Tends to the personal care needs of students, if required
- Experience in working with students with autism, Connections Program
- Effectively utilizes crisis intervention strategies
- Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Children's Autism Services of Edmonton
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Transport clients to and from home
- Match clients needs using various instructional methodologies with a focus on hobbies, interests and skills
- Respond to emergencies with a level-headed approach to de-escalate and calm clients
- Build positive relationships with clients, parents and teaching staff
- Collaborate and problem solve as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Adhere to IPP plan with attention to clients goals
- Participate in professional development and training to enhance skillset
- Support classroom management
- Use of technology and communication devices
- Implement lessons as part of a flexible and inclusive programme, meeting both academic and functional needs
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Edmonton Public Schools
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided one on one and group support to students with disabilities
- Positively impacted the development of student life skills
- Built rapport with students and staff
- Proficient with the Alberta curriculum
- Applied behavior and classroom management techniques, academic instruction and accommodation
- Knowledge in mental health and mild to severe behaviors
- Supported and facilitated extracurricular activities
- Performed administrative tasks
SUPERVISOR
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
12.2012 - 04.2019
- Motivated and supported team to achieve sales and customer service goals
- Stocked and maintained inventory and product displays
- Handled cash and banking transactions
- Assisted with creative marketing and brand development via various social media platforms
- Provided training and orientation to new team members
- Resolved customer and team member concerns respectfully and effectively
PERSONAL TRAINER
GoodLife Fitness
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Helped build confidence and a healthy self image
- Created client centered workout plans based on individual needs
- Developed and implemented sales strategies
- Provided health and nutrition advice within scope
Education
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT -
Macewan University
08.2014
GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEB DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pixel Blue College
08.2014
Skills
- Understanding
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Open minded
- Hardworking
- Responsible
- Punctual
- Resilient
- Self-reliant
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent verbal communication
- Adaptable
- Ability to work well under stressful conditions
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using adaptive technologies
- Experience working with youth ages 2-17
- Experience working with youth with disabilities
- Familiar with Alberta curriculum
- Committed to life-long learning
- Committed to professional development
Certification
- CPR Level C
- First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Elk Island Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Children's Autism Services of Edmonton
09.2023 - 06.2024
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Edmonton Public Schools
05.2019 - 07.2022
PERSONAL TRAINER
GoodLife Fitness
06.2013 - 08.2015
SUPERVISOR
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
12.2012 - 04.2019
GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEB DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pixel Blue College
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT -
Macewan University
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