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Volunteering at the Art's Program at SAAAC Autism Centre
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Ana Freitas

Toronto,ON

Summary

Patient and dedicated Instructor Therapist skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within both group environment and one-on-one. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach skills utilizing ABA-based programming. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to apply specific techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Private ESL Instructor

Self-employeed
08.2015 - Current
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

Summer Camp Coordinator

SAAAC Autism Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Oversaw team of volunteers and support team members.
  • Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.

Placement Student

SAAAC Autism Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
  • Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Behavioural Sciences Diploma - Behavioural Sciences

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Christus
Fortaleza, Brazil
12.2012

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Vocabulary Enrichment
  • Informative Lectures
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Providing Feedback
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Language Acquisition Support
  • Immersive Activities

Volunteering at the Art's Program at SAAAC Autism Centre

Since January-2023 I have been volunteering at the Art’s Program at SAAAC Autism Centre in a weekly basis. There, I work with neurodivergent children ranging from 4 to 13 years old, utilizing ABA-based techniques to help the Art instructor with the class.

Timeline

Summer Camp Coordinator

SAAAC Autism Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023

Placement Student

SAAAC Autism Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023

Private ESL Instructor

Self-employeed
08.2015 - Current

Behavioural Sciences Diploma - Behavioural Sciences

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Christus

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