Charlotte Zawaduk
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Edmonton Catholic Schools, excelling in collaborative teamwork and effective organizational skills. Adept at developing comprehensive behavior plans and fostering social-emotional growth, I empower students through personalized support and clear communication, ensuring positive learning outcomes and enhancing classroom environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Assistant Behaviour Therapy
Edmonton Catholic Schools
05.2018 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive behaviour plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, tracking data as needed.
- Educated students on self-regulation techniques, empowering them to maintain their progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- 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.
Educational Assistant
Edmonton Catholic Schools
10.2014 - 04.2018
- 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 classroom teachers.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Program Manager
Good Samaritan Society
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Supervised 40+ program staff members.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Sat on restrictive procedures committee.
- Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings.
- Monitored team performance, including developing performance improvement plans.
- Referred residents and families to community resources to improve wellbeing and quality of life.
Team Coordinator
Good Samaritan Society
05.2000 - 11.2006
- Supervised 25 program staff members.
- Scheduling.
- Collaborated with businesses and community groups to establish volunteer placements for clients,
- Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at monthly staff meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Effective organizational skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Consistent reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Clear and concise communication
- Time management
- Self-sufficient and confident
Certification
Grant MacEwan College
Proactive Strategies for
Supporting Individuals with
Challenging Behaviour
University of Derby
Understanding Autism,
Asperger's & ADHD
Timeline
Therapeutic Assistant Behaviour Therapy
Edmonton Catholic Schools
05.2018 - Current
Educational Assistant
Edmonton Catholic Schools
10.2014 - 04.2018
Program Manager
Good Samaritan Society
12.2006 - 03.2007
Team Coordinator
Good Samaritan Society
05.2000 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
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