Alexandra Soulias
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
Bilingual professional committed to supporting youth in education and mental health settings while emphasizing cultural respect and trauma-informed care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Teacher
Superior North Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - Current
- Adapted quickly to different classroom environments and year groups (kindergarten to grade 8)
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment fostering student growth.
- Delivered high-quality, engaging lessons across various subjects in the absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained classroom discipline and followed school policies to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with school staff to understand lesson plans and ensure curriculum continuity.
Special Education Teacher (short term contract)
John George Martin School Wunnumin Lake
Wunnumin Lake
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to meet the unique learning needs of Indigenous students with diverse abilities.
- Fostered a culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that honored Indigenous traditions, languages, and worldviews.
- Adapted curriculum and teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and language backgrounds.
- Encouraged student independence, confidence, and social-emotional well-being through consistent support and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained open, respectful communication with parents and caregivers, ensuring transparency and collaboration in student progress and care.
Grade 5 Teacher
John George Martin Memorial School Wunnumin Lake
Wunnumin Lake
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered engaging, cross-curricular lessons aligned with Ontario curriculum while adapting instruction to meet the unique needs of Indigenous learners.
- Fostered a culturally inclusive classroom that respected and integrated Wunnumin Lake First Nation’s language, traditions, and values.
- Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans to support diverse learning styles, including students with special education needs.
- Utilized trauma-informed and land-based learning approaches to support student well-being and promote experiential learning.
- Lived in Wunnumin Lake for a full academic year, demonstrating commitment, adaptability, and deep respect for the local culture and environment.
Wellbeing-Worker
KOBE Student Services
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Monitor well-being and safety of all KOBE students attending school
- Maintained consistent, culturally respectful communication with families, and home communities
- Complete referrals to appropriate services and fulfill on call duties as needed
- Experience with high-risk youth, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma
- Follow proper protocols and procedures and maintaining client confidentiality
Casual Residential Youth Worker
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Thunder Bay, ON
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Care for children and high-risk youth ages 0 to 18 years of age
- Responding to all client specific needs, i.e., administering medications, mental health support, transporting clients, performing household duties
- Respecting confidentiality agreements
- Following proper protocol and procedures
- Honoring The Seven Grandfather Teachings
Educational Assistant
Northwest District School Board
Sioux Lookout, ON
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted elementary students with diverse learning needs
- Collaborated with elementary Teachers and support staff
- Helped develop Individualized Education Plans to help promote student growth and academic success
High School Teacher
Elephant Thoughts
Nemaska, Quebec
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Lived in Nemaska, Quebec
- Working effectively with community members
- Instructed Science (English and French), History, and English to High School Students
- Planned and delivered engaging accelerated lessons to help students meet academic goals in a condensed timeline
- Involved in extracurricular activities to help establish relationships with students and community members
Student Support Program, Tutor
Elephant Thoughts
Waskaganish, Quebec
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Lived in Waskaganish, Quebec
- Supported students one on one to help prepare for final academic examinations
- Provided strategies and support for various learning needs
- Participated in extracurricular activities with community members
- Supported well being and daily needs of students in the classroom
After School Program Worker
Biwaase’aa
Thunder Bay, ON
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Promoted wellness of Indigenous children, youth, and families
- Implemented cultural awareness activities
- Provided nutritional programs
- Maintained open communication with parents
- Ensured well-being and safety of all students
Elementary Tutors in the classroom
Woodcrest Public School
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided individual and small group academic support to students in the classroom
- Supported and implemented students specialized Individual Education Plans
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to identify student learning needs
- Supporter students in developing study habits, organizational skills and academic confidence
Education
Mental Health and Addictions
Ontario Colleges
Thunder Bay, ON04.2022
BA Degree - Social Sciences and Indigenous Learning
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON06.2016
Skills
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training May 2024 Living Works
- CPR and First Aid Certified March 2022-2024 Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education
- Regulation Strategies for Children and Youth in Crisis April 7th 2022 )Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute)
- Anxiety- Practical Intervention Strategies March 2022 (Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute)
- CBT for Eating Disorders 18-hour course Feb 2022 The Association for Psychological Therapies
- North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response Aug 2021
Languages
Spoken and written Languages: English and French
References
References
Sarah Clowes
Principal at St.Edward Catholic School
807-708-5523
sclowes@sncdsb.on.ca
Tommy Sainnawap
Education Director of Wunnumin Lake Education
Wunnumin Lake Education
807-355-5031
toms@wunnumin.ca
Mary Angees
Principal of Wunnumin Lake School
mary.angees@jgmms.ca
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (short term contract)
John George Martin School Wunnumin Lake
05.2025 - 06.2025
Supply Teacher
Superior North Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - Current
Grade 5 Teacher
John George Martin Memorial School Wunnumin Lake
09.2023 - 08.2024
Wellbeing-Worker
KOBE Student Services
01.2020 - 08.2023
Educational Assistant
Northwest District School Board
09.2019 - 01.2020
High School Teacher
Elephant Thoughts
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Support Program, Tutor
Elephant Thoughts
03.2019 - 06.2019
After School Program Worker
Biwaase’aa
10.2018 - 03.2019
Casual Residential Youth Worker
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
06.2017 - 01.2022
Elementary Tutors in the classroom
Woodcrest Public School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Mental Health and Addictions
Ontario Colleges
BA Degree - Social Sciences and Indigenous Learning
Lakehead University