Anna Jasica
Petersburg,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic Educational Assistant with experience at Waterloo Region District School Board, specializing in individualized instruction and behavioral support. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and success through effective communication and relationship building. Skilled in contributing to IEPs and implementing behavior management techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant/Paraprofessional
Waterloo Region District School Board
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
Education
DSW - Developmental Services Worker Program
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON06.1994
Skills
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Homework assistance
- Literacy development
- Individualized & group instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Study skills development
- Test preparation
- Physical education
- Emotional support
- Reading and writing support
- Behavior management
- CPR and first aid
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Parent communication
- Effective communicator
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Life skills training
- Crisis intervention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Additional Information
Non-Violent Crisis intervention
Timeline
Educational Assistant/Paraprofessional
Waterloo Region District School Board
DSW - Developmental Services Worker Program
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning