Alison Stephen
Cowichan Bay
Summary
I have thoroughly enjoyed and excelled in my role as an Educational Assistant with the Cowichan Valley School District. While my formal teacher education was completed at Vancouver Island University, the hands-on experience I gained—particularly at Alexander Elementary—has provided me with invaluable skills and learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. This experience has deepened my understanding of student support, collaboration, and inclusive education. I am excited and well-prepared to take the next step in my career and transition from Educational Assistant to Teacher.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Cowichan Valley School District
09.2017 - Current
- I support students both elementary and high school with diverse needs across all designations.
- Working under the guidance and direction of classroom teachers, resource teachers and administration to ensure students have access to an inclusive learning experience. I
- I am adept at adapting and modifying learning materials to best suit the learning style of students.
- I am skilled in the area of social emotional learning, co regulation and conflict resolution. The underpinning of my work with student is respectful communication and authentic relationship building.
- I respect the need to maintain confidentiality in relation to my learning community.
Community Support Worker
Clements Centre Society
06.2017 - Current
- I am part of a team that creates a sense of community by fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for children with diverse needs.
- I enjoy being able to create, develop and implement personalized goal based plans in both a group and one on one setting.
- I enhance client well being by providing physical, emotional and social life skills through activities that place at program and out in our community eg: swimming, hiking, shopping, cooking.
- I understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality of personal information of program participants.
Education
Bachelors of Education - Primary Education
Vancouver Island University
Cowichan Campus05-2025
5th Year Practicum - Grade 5/6 With Rhonda LaForge
Alexander Elementary
None03-2025
4th Year Practicum - Grade 3/4 With Bonnie Archer
George Bonner Elementary
None03-2024
4th Year Embedded Practicum - Kindergarten With Caley Braaten
Drinkwater Elementary
None11-2023
SCSW
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC05-2017
Skills
- Genuine and authentic relationship building
- Strong classroom management
- High level of organization including planning, record-keeping, and assessment
- Passion for cross curricular learning
Certification
- First Aid Certified
- Food Safe
- POPARD
- Ukeru
- SD 79 Swimming Ticket
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Cowichan Valley School District
09.2017 - Current
Community Support Worker
Clements Centre Society
06.2017 - Current
Bachelors of Education - Primary Education
Vancouver Island University
5th Year Practicum - Grade 5/6 With Rhonda LaForge
Alexander Elementary
4th Year Practicum - Grade 3/4 With Bonnie Archer
George Bonner Elementary
4th Year Embedded Practicum - Kindergarten With Caley Braaten
Drinkwater Elementary
SCSW
Vancouver Island University
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