Barbara Petrunia Gouldson
St. Albert
Summary
A skilled Educator with specialized training in Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Special Needs Educational Assistant and Early Childhood Development.
Have a successful track record of demonstrating high levels of learning and incorporating therapeutic goals.
Dedicated to gathering insights and implementing effective strategies to encourage reaching target goals effectively.
Ability to work well independently and also as a valued collaborative team member.
In SLPA practicum work at the Autism Center belief within was strengthened that each individual has a significant voice that matters to be heard confidently. Looking forward to continuing to be a part of providing this unique tool of Speech Language Support. Excited to be part of offering these services to individuals for their next necessary steps of growth in Language and Speech!
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Programming Workshops
Self Employed
07.2013 - 08.2023
- Created summer workshops that focused on Inclusion, Language Development, Self Esteem, Individual Confidence and team work through a various means of exploration.
- Preschool children offered play and age appropriate growth experiences that focus on learning through secure relationships and stimulating exploration in weekly Camps such as Mini Olympics, Pirates and Princesses, Little Chefs and Camping in Canada.
- School Age experiences to increase unity through inclusion focusing on areas such as intro of sign language and intro to AAC Device. Exploration of art mediums such as charcoal drawing, chalking, oil pastels and painting to create a 3-d nature diorama.
- Summer Programs finished with a tye dyed t-shirt and family barbecue.
Early Childhood Development Support
Self Employed
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Offered individualized support to children and families both one on one in person and also through Zoom meetings. Addressed individual specific needs to assist to reach best potential
- Implemented strategies for successful transitions into grade level materials by focusing on key academic readiness skills and suggesting home support routines.
- Managed individual behavior by effectively using positive reinforcement , resulting in a more conducive learning environment for the student and whole family including positive self talk and realistic goal setting for the child and a positive supported perspective for the parents.
- Offered suggestions for working between home and school and also gave concrete tools to use independently within the classroom and for learning strategies as clues to find the starting point of a known place and where to go next to increase understanding and success.
- Communicated with student and parents regularly reflecting on areas working on, highlighting growth and stating goals currently working on with strategies using to reinforce positive support at home and meet target goals.
Owner Operator Early Childhood Care Program
Self Employed
03.2013 - 05.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations for a loving, nurturing, and stimulating early childhood program and out of school care program.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with children and families, resulting in happy children, grateful parents, referrals and a waiting list.
- Created a strong learning environment and curriculum that met each of the children's individual needs. Zeroing in on each child and their family having a positive day that included fostering secure relationships through nurturing communication and learning experiences through age appropriate play, music, drama, and both indoor and outdoor exploration.
Consultant Supervisor as Well as a Provider
Southgate Medallion Family Dayhomes
09.1990 - 01.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of assigned caseload, (16 family Dayhomes) ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks and monitoring of safety protocol and government standards for programming are met in each family dayhome.
- Modeled relationship building with nurturing and clear communication.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to family and providers inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for providers and positive feedback for strengths as well as goals for improvements where needed.
- Worked with several providers and resource agencies to help set up goals for inclusion and plans for developmental activities to support each child in learning.
Special Needs Educational Assistant
Community Options
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow. Made connections with all students and teachers to be part of program naturally and assisted child to feel this as well. Worked within education environments of elementary schools, kindergartens, and playschools.
- Developed strong rapport with students,families, teachers and team members fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and the child feeling secure.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting activities and lessons by providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with ideas and instructions from assigned team members.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth, language development among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, mentoring proper phonological language pronunciation, presented activities for increasing both receptive and expressive language skills, creating fun engaging activities to encourage interest and engagement from student to effectively carry out and reach target goals.
- Communicated with parents, recorded needed information for other team members, attended education meetings for child and both carried out and offered suggestions for each childs best opportunities for growth .
Education
Diploma - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton Alberta05.2019
Level 11 - Early Childhood Education - Child Development Work
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton Alberta02.2010
Diploma - Special Needs Educational Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton Alberta 11.2009
Skills
Professional
Motivated
Organized
Nurturing
Dependable
Committed
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Early Childhood Development Support
Self Employed
01.2019 - 05.2023
Summer Programming Workshops
Self Employed
07.2013 - 08.2023
Owner Operator Early Childhood Care Program
Self Employed
03.2013 - 05.2023
Special Needs Educational Assistant
Community Options
09.2001 - 06.2009
Consultant Supervisor as Well as a Provider
Southgate Medallion Family Dayhomes
09.1990 - 01.2013
Diploma - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
Level 11 - Early Childhood Education - Child Development Work
Grant MacEwan University
Diploma - Special Needs Educational Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
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