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Blake A. Clark

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Passionate Teacher with over two decades in class experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Trained in numerous assistive technologies for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and SEA (Special Equipment Amount) to assist students with special needs. Trained in First-Aid, CPR, and OTAS (Ontario Teacher Aquatic Safety) programs. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Management for Risk of Injury Behaviors Procedure (MRBI).

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Interprovincial Product Procurement Manager

DK Automotive
03.2022 - Current
    • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through the implementation of appropriate solutions.
    • Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
    • Controlled costs to keep the business operating within budget and increase profits.
    • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Educational Assistant, Special Education

Toronto District School Board
03.2000 - 10.2022
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management through implementing positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.

Eastern Canada Distribution Manager

RapidGAZ Propane & Fuels
06.2009 - 10.2012
  • Negotiated contracts with retailers, resulting in cost savings and improved service levels for the company.
  • Coordinated closely with customer service representatives to promptly address any shipping or delivery issues, improving overall customer satisfaction rates.
  • Improved delivery times with strategic route planning and reallocation of resources.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Honors - Psychology

Thompson Rivers University
British Columbia
09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens University
Ontario
10.2022

Technical Safety Standards Authority, G2 - Skilled Trades

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
2006

Skills

    • Classroom Safety Practices
    • Alternative Learning Methods
    • Classroom Technology
    • Google Classroom
    • Social-Emotional Learning training
      • Behavior Modification Techniques
      • Community involvement
      • Scheduling and Coordinating
      • Managing Operations and Efficiency
      • Technical Proficiency

Accomplishments

Passionate about community involvement and fostering connections among residents.

Independently created Glenmore Community Garden, Canada's largest community garden, spanning 16 acres and providing food security to more than 300 residents in the community.

Large-scale meal provisions for the local homeless shelter when temperatures drop, usually 70-100 facility users are provided for.


Languages

English

Timeline

Interprovincial Product Procurement Manager

DK Automotive
03.2022 - Current

Eastern Canada Distribution Manager

RapidGAZ Propane & Fuels
06.2009 - 10.2012

Educational Assistant, Special Education

Toronto District School Board
03.2000 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts, Honors - Psychology

Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens University

Technical Safety Standards Authority, G2 - Skilled Trades

George Brown College

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