Andre Gaucher
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Adept at supporting students' self-regulation and emotional growth. Skilled in supporting students with exceptionalities and alert to individual needs. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teachers in carrying out plans and activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Queen Mary Public School
Peterborough, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Applies positive reinforcement and consistent redirection to encourage prosocial and positive student behavior.
- Contributes to the development of Positive Behavior Plans.
- Works one-on-one with students with exceptionalities to ensure their safety and meaningful integration into the school community.
- Assists with the implementation of Individual Education Plans at the discretion and direction of teachers.
- Implements assistive communication technology (LAMP) for student with exceptionality.
- Helps students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group support.
- Communicates confidential details about student behaviour with teachers and administrators.
- Maintains accurate records of ABC data for the purpose of monitoring student behaviour.
- Monitors students in class, in hallways, outdoors and on school trips.
- Cleans and organizes classrooms, materials and supplies.
Volunteer Tutor
Pathways to Education
Toronto, ON
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Tutored high school students one-on-one and in small groups specializing in English and Social Sciences.
- Taught the OISE Vocabulary Learning Program to a small group of high school students who were English language learners.
Tutor
Explanations Unlimited
Toronto, ON
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Assessed reading, language arts and math understanding of 6 primary and junior aged students.
- Created educational plans designed to support students in literacy and mathematics.
- Developed lesson plans for 6 tutoring sessions each week.
- Provided individual tutoring services for 9 hours per week.
- Assessed student understanding at the end of each month and submitted a learning report to parents and program staff.
Grade 1 & 2 Classroom Volunteer
Norman Ingram Public School
Toronto, ON
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Supported student learning through one on one and group assistance.
- Helped with supervision during field trips.
Teacher Candidate Placement
Arch Street Public School
Ottawa, ON
09.2010 - 05.2011
- 750 hours of in class teaching experience.
- Gained extensive lesson planning experience in all subject areas.
- Led full day whole group instruction.
- Assessed student understanding and evaluated work.
- Managed student behavior for the purpose of learning.
- Participated in parent-teacher interviews.
- Took part in school improvement planning.
- Assisted in the coaching of the junior girls soccer team.
- Contributed towards the development of IEPs.
- Effectively accommodated students with exceptionalities.
- Supported ELL / ESL students.
Leading to Reading Summer Volunteer Tutor
Toronto Public Library
Toronto, ON
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Met and read with a primary aged student at the library for a scheduled one-hour session each week.
- Took notes about each week's session and kept program staff up-to-date on the child's progress.
Grade 6 Classroom Volunteer
Gordon A. Brown Middle School
Toronto, ON
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Assisted in the presentation of lessons.
- Supported student learning through one on one and group support.
- Providing assistance in evaluating student work.
- Assisting in student supervision during field trips.
Assistant Care Giver
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
Metchosin, BC
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Provided primary care for 14 month old twins with special needs in a foster home environment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote positive physical and emotional growth.
- Maintained a log of children’s development and daily routine.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education - Primary Junior Division
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Studies
Trent University
Peterborough, ON01.2008
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork with teachers and specialists
- Background in supporting students with exceptionalities, modifying lessons, and involvement in the formation of IEP’s
- Can develop a socio-emotional profile of learners, remaining alert to individual needs and ensuring student safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Able to support teachers in evaluation and assessment strategies to track student understanding and shape instruction so that it is accessible to individual learners
- Well-liked by students yet able to indicate expectations clearly and ensure compliance for the purpose of learning and safety
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
Certification
NVCI Training
Special Education Part 1
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Queen Mary Public School
11.2022 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
Pathways to Education
09.2012 - 12.2012
Tutor
Explanations Unlimited
09.2011 - 12.2011
Grade 1 & 2 Classroom Volunteer
Norman Ingram Public School
05.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher Candidate Placement
Arch Street Public School
09.2010 - 05.2011
Leading to Reading Summer Volunteer Tutor
Toronto Public Library
07.2009 - 08.2009
Grade 6 Classroom Volunteer
Gordon A. Brown Middle School
01.2009 - 06.2009
Assistant Care Giver
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
03.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education - Primary Junior Division
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Studies
Trent University
NVCI Training
Special Education Part 1
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