ARUNA D'SOUZA
Mississauga,ON
Summary
- Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
- Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
- Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Thorn Lodge Public School
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Teaching Assistant(Supply)
Peel District School Board
06.2009 - 06.2009
- Assisted students with special needs in a developmentally delay classroom,work with students with autism,down syndrome,multiple exceptionalities and behavioral issues.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Taught various activities such as songs,days of the week and weather to name a few.
- Planned and Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for students.
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Champlain Trail Public School
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Assisted students with autism,multiple exceptionalities,learning disabilities and behavioral issues in an inclusive classroom for Grade2.
- Practiced implementing reading,writing and math strategies for students with special needs.
- Planned and Implemented physical activities for students with special needs.
- Assisted and guided special need students with educational software such as talking word processor.
- Modeled Speech and language to guide students with autism to enhance their social skills.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Champlain Trail Public School
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Assisted Students with special needs in a developmentally delayed classroom,worked with students who had autism,down syndrome,multiple exceptionalities and behavioral issues.
- Taught various activities such as songs,days of the week and weather to name a few.
- Demonstrated abilities to work effectively with other educational assistants in the classroom.
- Taught fine motor and gross motor skills such as puzzle time,physical activities,sorting and scissor cutting to name a few.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for students.
Parent Volunteer
St. Bernadette Catholic School
12.2007 - 12.2007
- Monitored and mentored students for the All Star Reading Program.
Teacher's Assistant
Headstart
06.1996 - 07.2001
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Educational Assistant -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of Mumbai,India St.Xavier's College
Mumbai,India06.1992
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Worked on Assistive Technology such as (clicker5)
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom support
- Effective Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
OTHER SKILLS AND INTEREST
- Languages,arts and crafts,painting,singing,dancing,cycling,table tennis,reading and travelling.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Thorn Lodge Public School
09.2009 - 02.2011
Teaching Assistant(Supply)
Peel District School Board
06.2009 - 06.2009
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Champlain Trail Public School
01.2009 - 03.2009
Teaching Assistant Practicum
Champlain Trail Public School
09.2008 - 12.2008
Parent Volunteer
St. Bernadette Catholic School
12.2007 - 12.2007
Teacher's Assistant
Headstart
06.1996 - 07.2001
Educational Assistant -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of Mumbai,India St.Xavier's College
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