Alba Lorena Hernandez
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Dedicated Education Assistant with a passion for working with children at multiple grade levels, and a deep desire for supporting students with their physical, educational, and emotional needs in order for them to reach their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant
Chilliwack School District
Chilliwack , BC
2024.02 - Current
- Worked with students in grades K-12
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students in completing assignments independently.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supervised recess and lunch periods to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Helped with Lunch program
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas
Educational Assistant
Imagine High
Chilliwack , BC
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Supported students from Grade 9-11
- Worked one-on-one with students, and in group settings
- Supported students in emotional and behavioral situations (ie. working students through emotional events and de-escalating high behavior)
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Caregiver Respite/ Behaviour Intervention
Reach Child and Youth Developing Society
Delta , BC
2016.01 - Current
- Assist families in setting and implementing strategies to achieve client goals
- Provide verbal and visual prompts
- Apply strategies based on client needs and expectations
- Experience in supporting clients through use of Touch Chat communication program
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Accompanied clients to social and community events.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Education Assistant Behavioural
Delta School District
Delta , BC
2012.09 - 2024.02
- Worked with students in grades K-12
- Supported students with variety of dependencies and disabilities. (ASD, Down Syndrome, High Behavior needs, Medical etc)
- Worked within team and one-on-one with special needs students to help meet goals and navigate through school challenges.
- Assist students in integrated classrooms and resource rooms
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Supervise and assist at various work experience locations
- Supported students in completing assignments independently.
- Accompany and assist in and around their local community.
- Provided individualized instruction for students according to their IEPs.
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization techniques.
- Implemented behavior management strategies as directed by school staff and according to designated safety plans
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create individualized education plans for students.
- Assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
Book Keeping, Part-Time
Hernandez Contracting Ltd
Delta
2005.01 - 2016.01
- Calculate payroll deductions, and report appropriate payroll remittance to tax authority
- Prepare Payroll report to Work Safe BC for approval
- Track and Compartmentalize expenses.
- Maintain office files organized and in orderly fashion
Child Care Provider, Self-Employed
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Responsible for the daily care, nutrition and activities of one child from infancy to three years of age.
Education
Delta Teacher Assistant Certificate (DTAC) -
Delta Continuing Education
06.2012
Adult Secondary Graduation Diploma -
Delta Continuing Education
06.2010
Skills
- Elementary & Secondary Experience
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Certified First Aid
- POPARD
- IEP Familiarity
- Student Health & Safety Plans
- Data Entry Experience (ABC Charts, Incident Reports etc.)
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge & Support
- Instructional/Intellectual Support of All Levels
- Behavioral Support of All levels
- Experience with variety of Dependent Support (toileting, hygiene, medication administration etc)
- Teaching Strategies & Homework Assistance
- Experience in variety of strategies (ie. positive reinforcement)
Certification
- 6.5 Hours CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Expiry: 2024-04-25
- Level 1 First Aid, Expiry: 2024-11-05
- POPARD-ASD 30 Hour Course
- ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Licensing
Class 5 Drivers Licence
Personal Qualities And Strengths
- Trustworthy, Compassionate, and Understanding
- Team player
- Responsible and accountable
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Willingness to learn
Volunteer Experience
Royal Heights and Cityview Baptist Church
1996-2013
-Helping with classroom set-up and clean up
-Help students complete activities
-Prepare lessons based on suggested plans
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Education Assistant
Chilliwack School District
2024.02 - Current
Educational Assistant
Imagine High
2024.02 - 2024.05
Caregiver Respite/ Behaviour Intervention
Reach Child and Youth Developing Society
2016.01 - Current
Education Assistant Behavioural
Delta School District
2012.09 - 2024.02
Book Keeping, Part-Time
Hernandez Contracting Ltd
2005.01 - 2016.01
Child Care Provider, Self-Employed
2000.01 - 2003.01
Delta Teacher Assistant Certificate (DTAC) -
Delta Continuing Education
Adult Secondary Graduation Diploma -
Delta Continuing Education
- 6.5 Hours CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Expiry: 2024-04-25
- Level 1 First Aid, Expiry: 2024-11-05
- POPARD-ASD 30 Hour Course
- ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
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