Amanda Rice
Bedford,NS
Summary
I am a passionate and dedicated educator seeking a role as a post-secondary professor (Providing Behavioural Support in the Classroom). My vision is to support future educators as they navigate classroom management through a behavioural lens. I want to pass along my knowledge about the positive impact environmental setup and routines can have on the classroom climate. One of my objectives is to teach them how to develop behavioural momentum with their students as I have seen the critical role that this plays in the education system today. Another key focal point is to arm them with de-escalation skills that can decrease challenging behaviours. With these skills, it will foster a sense of confidence in dealing with disruptive behaviours within their classroom. My overall purpose is to give them the skills to create a positive classroom environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Counselling Therapist
Curran Counselling and Consulting
02.2025 - Current
- Build strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
- Guided clients in development of skills using a variety of modalities such as Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Committment Therapy.
Behaviour Support Teacher
Halifax Regional Centre of Education
09.2021 - Current
- Providing preliminary, classroom-based management strategies for teachers.
- Supporting program implementation of both individual and whole class strategies. This included setting routines, class reward plans, individual and/or whole class visual schedules, and classroom environment set up.
- Support classroom teachers with creating engaging programming for students with severe behaviours.
- Supporting program implementation strategies that cultivate a positive learning environment
- Coaching classroom teachers as they establish routines and expectations within the classroom
- Create positive work environments by maintaining open lines of communication with administrators, support staff, school personnel, students, and parents.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
Learning Center Teacher
Halifax Regional Centre of Education
09.2006 - 06.2021
- Worked with individual students or small groups to help students recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions.
- Created individualized program plans • Determined behavioural and instructional strategies required to meet my student’s needs.
- Determine student strengths and use that knowledge to help students overcome their challenges.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about student performance, fostering strong relationships and support for schoolwide success.
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension and retention.
- Support classroom teachers to ensure Public Schools Program, curricula, Inclusive Education Policy and Special Education policy are implemented in a way that maximizes student engagement and learning experiences.
- Used my knowledge and understanding of inclusive education in the delivery of instruction and evaluation of all students on my caseload.
- Worked collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong commitment to student success planning in support of student learning and well-being.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities with real world examples with student interests into lesson plans.
- Planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated student specialized accommodations to enable a student to achieve the public-school curriculum outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, New Brunswick06-2024
Diploma - Counselling in The Classroom
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia04-2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies: SLDNE
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, Nova Scotia07-2013
Bachelor's of University Studies - Education
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Fort Kent, Maine02-2005
Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Experience and knowledge in the subject matter
- Ability to design and deliver engaging lectures, facilitate discussions, and create an inclusive learning environment
- Communication Skills
- Coaching and Mentorship Skills
- Adaptability
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer; trained by Crisis Prevention Institute
- Familiarity with educational technologies
- Research Skills
Timeline
Registered Counselling Therapist
Curran Counselling and Consulting
02.2025 - Current
Behaviour Support Teacher
Halifax Regional Centre of Education
09.2021 - Current
Learning Center Teacher
Halifax Regional Centre of Education
09.2006 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Diploma - Counselling in The Classroom
Cape Breton University
Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies: SLDNE
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor's of University Studies - Education
University of Maine At Fort Kent
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