Brandie Greer
Sylvan Lake,AB
Summary
A Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Blending individualized instruction with a calm demeanor, consistently supporting special needs students in achieving their full potential, demonstrating progress in both academic and social-emotional development. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and co-workers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
2023.11 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create 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 decision making.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2016.10 - 2023.11
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Health Care Aide
MTG Healthcare Academy
Red Deer, AB08.2016
High School Diploma -
Harry Collinge High School
Hinton, AB09.1993
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Inclusive Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Individualized Instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
2023.11 - Current
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2016.10 - 2023.11
Health Care Aide
MTG Healthcare Academy
High School Diploma -
Harry Collinge High School
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