Andrea Powell
Westlock,AB
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Educational Assistant focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodian
Westlock Dental Centre
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Increased efficiency by conducting routine inspections on custodial equipment and performing necessary maintenance tasks.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
Program /Educational Assistant
Westlock Elementary School
11.2020 - Current
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Driver / Attendant and Family Time Support Worker
Morrison Youth Care
03.2016 - Current
- Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and family supervised visits.
- Documented daily activities, behaviors and incidents for permanent record.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop life and appropriate parenting skills.
Customer Service Representative
Town Of Westlock
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Custodian
Town Of Westlock
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Summer Arena Operator
Town Of Westlock
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Mowed and edged town properties using power mowers and edgers.
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction.
- Worked with coworkers to supervise rink, splitting tasks and sharing responsibilities for groups and competitions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05.2016
High School Diploma -
Digby Regional High School
Digby, NS06.2012
Skills
- Educational program implementation
- Works well independently
- Calm in crisis situations
- Fluent in reading and writing English
- Experience with Microsoft computer software
- Experience with foster care youth
- Skilled in working with children with autism
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- WHMIS
- Aboriginal Awareness Training
- Suicide Intervention
- First Aid - Expires Sep 2024
Timeline
Custodian
Westlock Dental Centre
03.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Town Of Westlock
02.2022 - 08.2022
Program /Educational Assistant
Westlock Elementary School
11.2020 - Current
Driver / Attendant and Family Time Support Worker
Morrison Youth Care
03.2016 - Current
Custodian
Town Of Westlock
09.2014 - 11.2020
Summer Arena Operator
Town Of Westlock
05.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Vincent University
High School Diploma -
Digby Regional High School
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