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Bobbi-Shannon Finnebraaten

Foothills,AB

Summary

Educational assistant professional with proven track record in supporting high school classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to the ever-changing educational needs of students. Effective at fostering positive learning environment and implementing instructional support techniques.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equestrian Canada Western Competition Coach

Self
04.2000 - Current
  • Managed stable operations and ensured proper care for all resident horses, maintaining a healthy environment.
  • Provided expert riding instruction to clients of various skill levels, fostering improvement and confidence in their abilities.
  • Assisted in the selection and purchase of quality horses for clients, based on their specific needs and preferences.
  • Train and prepare riders and their horses for competitions.
  • Administer Equestrian Canada national standard programming.

Educational Assistant

Grande Prairie Catholic School District
01.2019 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
  • Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors. Math-13 and Math-23

Coach/Instructor

Northern Lights Pony Club
04.2008 - 08.2016
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Coach

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS)
08.2000 - 03.2006


  • Coaching individuals with various special needs through their weekly equine therapy session
  • Worked directly with speech therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to develop personal riding programs for each individual
  • Barn management and horse health care
  • Schooling horses for lessons on a daily basis
  • Worked with individuals whose special needs covered a wide range: from being in a wheelchair, blind, deaf, MS, MD, etc.
  • Was knowledgeable in sign language as I had one client who was non verbal (I've lost it sadly)

Administrative Assistant

County of Northern Lights
05.1997 - 08.1999
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Education

Certificate - Education

Lakeland College
Online Education Assistant Course
04-2020

Certificate - Equestrian Canada Western Coaching Certification

Olds College
Olds, AB
04-2000

Skills

  • Personable and friendly
  • Time management
  • Competitive
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptable
  • Leadership development
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Autism spectrum support
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Behavioral support
  • Tutoring high school classes : grade 9-12 math, sciences (chemistry, biology, physics), social and english

Certification

  • Education Assistant Certified
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - Crisis Prevention Institute.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.

Interests

  • Horseback Riding
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Camping
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Music
  • Outdoor Recreation

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Grande Prairie Catholic School District
01.2019 - 10.2024

Coach/Instructor

Northern Lights Pony Club
04.2008 - 08.2016

Coach

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS)
08.2000 - 03.2006

Equestrian Canada Western Competition Coach

Self
04.2000 - Current

Administrative Assistant

County of Northern Lights
05.1997 - 08.1999

Certificate - Education

Lakeland College

Certificate - Equestrian Canada Western Coaching Certification

Olds College

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