Alyson Diffin
Pembroke,ON
Summary
Professional educator with experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Renfrew County Catholic School Board
11.2019 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs and modifying activities as needed.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Worked closely with the Special Education Resource teacher to create Individual education plans for the students under my care.
Early Childhood Educator
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Adapted daily curriculum around child interests.
- Based child-led curriculum around play based learning and hands on activities.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Home Day Care Owner
Self-employeed
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for each child in my care.
Education
Early Childhood Education
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06-2025
Skills
- IEP implementation
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral modeling
- Leading activities
- Nutrition management
- CPR Qualified
- Behaviour Management Systems Qualified
- Trained on high tech and low tech PECS
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Renfrew County Catholic School Board
11.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre
08.2019 - 03.2022
Home Day Care Owner
Self-employeed
09.2017 - 06.2019
Early Childhood Education
St. Lawrence College
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