Alexa Gretchen
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in social-emotional learning, student-centered instruction, and inclusive education, with a strong commitment to embedding Indigenous content in alignment with BC's curriculum and the Vancouver School Board's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Demonstrates strong leadership, time management, and a dedication to fostering a culturally responsive and supportive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School and Student Support Worker (SSA)
Vancouver School Board
03.2017 - Current
- Provide academic, behavioural, physical, and emotional support to students with IEPs as well as general support
- Work in various educational settings, assisting students with diverse learning needs
- Implement social-emotional learning strategies to support student development
- Mentored practicum students in support worker programs at Langara College
- Serve as a longstanding volunteer on both the Health & Safety and Finance committees at Kerrisdale Elementary School
- Provide individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitor student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Support teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour during class transitions and activities.
- Document student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to report to UIP team to address how to best support students.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
Residential Youth Care Worker
Hollyburn Family Services
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, and other professionals to develop personalized treatment plans for optimal results.
- Enhanced communication among staff and residents through regular meetings and feedback sessions.
- Assisted residents in setting and achieving personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes.
- Developed strong rapport with each resident under my care based on trust, empathy, understanding thus fostering therapeutic alliances that promoted healing.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for appointments or outings, promoting social integration in the community.
Residential Support Worker
Anika Youth Services
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents.
- Fostered a positive living environment, promoting independence and encouraging socialization among residents.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC05-2015
Skills
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Time Management & Organization
- Basic ASL Training
- Health & Safety Committee Training
- Diabetes Training
- Classroom management
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher communication
- Teaching strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
Letter of Proficiency - Trinity Western University
- French - Reading & Writing
Timeline
Residential Youth Care Worker
Hollyburn Family Services
05.2017 - 06.2019
School and Student Support Worker (SSA)
Vancouver School Board
03.2017 - Current
Residential Support Worker
Anika Youth Services
05.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University