Candice Simmons
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure educational assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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Work History
Educational Assistant
George Waters Middle School
12.2023 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- 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 decision making.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB05.2013
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
Certification
Certifications Educational Assistant course through St.James School continuing education
Timeline
Educational Assistant
George Waters Middle School
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Winnipeg