- Part of the CLASS (Complex Learner and Autism Support Services) team
- Modeled and assisted in using the Core Fringe and Touch Chat communication methods with
nonverbal students.
- Attending to the personal care, educational and development needs of students with unique and
significant physical, mental, behavioural, emotional or learning style differences.
- Provide assistance by performing various tasks with an individual or group of students.
- Implement student Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Care Plan, and academic and other
individual programs.
- Administer authorized medications and physiotherapy under direction.
- Monitor, adapt and respond to meet students' varying medical, physical, educational, and other needs.
- Function cooperatively in a team with staff and others and maintain effective relationships with special
needs students.
- Perform a variety of record-keeping tasks, including the collection and monitoring of data.
- Working in Residential (2:1) and Community settings (1:1) with individuals who are diagnosed with developmental delays, mental health, ADHD, FASD, Autism, OCD, self-harming and challenging behaviours.
- Communicate and support using verbal and nonverbal methods, follow specific plans (behaviour management plan), and write reports and IPPs daily or weekly.
- Community integration with daily recreational outings, medical appointments, etc.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Implementing the home's day-to-day operations by providing a safe, supportive environment and, by providing a safe, supportive environment, doing household duties and maintenance and personal care as needed.
- Implement behavioural programs based on the ABA system for children (3-6 years old) diagnosed with the Autism spectrum, including creating motivational learning, establishing routines, implementing schedules and activities, creating independence, etc.
- Establish firm boundaries and manage melt-downs. Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Created and implemented programs for language & writing skills for children with Learning Disabilities.
- In charge of administration/reception at the Burnaby branch, including client well-being, accounts, scheduling and inter-office liaison.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Implemented a record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Worked with children of varying ages (5-15 years old), interests, skills, and developmental levels, including children with behavioral challenges
- Collaborated with other camp counsellors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers. Lessons involved math, English and religious studies, as well as outdoor excursions.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to the supervisor.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- POPFASD Training
- Ukeru Training
- CPR and First Aid trained Level C
- MANDT Certificate
- EASE - Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators Certificate
- American Sign Language Level 1 Certificate Food Safe Certificate
- Privacy and Information Certificate
- Workplace Bullying & Harassment Certificate
- Criminal records, vulnerable sector check 2020
- Excellence in Theatre: speaking in front of large & small audiences
- Chancellor designation from UBC
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (February 2023 - Current)
- Assisted in prepping AAC books
- Aided in organizing office
PANDA AAC Camp (July 2023)
- Assisted in behavioural management for children using AAC devices during camp.
- used TouchChat and LAMP
Volunteer Activities (September 2011 – February 2019)
- Taught and assisted in community integration for youth with Down syndrome
- Executive member of the South Asian Student Association at UBC-O campus
- Red - cross home for people with disabilities – interacted with individuals with varying forms of disabilities
- Collaborated with the Canadian Mental Health Association on a Project – created an information pamphlet
UBC, Peer Mentor (August 2014 – April 2016)
- As a leader, ensuring an excellent first-year experience for new students from various cultures by
introducing them to life on campus, maintaining regular communication with students throughout their
first year to build rapport and community, and assisting them with any problems faced during their
first year at university. In addition, mentored a group of peer mentors
Dawson Psychological Services (June 2014 – May 2015)
- Added value to the company by creating and managing a social networking site
- Researched articles and was responsible for administrative tasks
Kelowna Community Resources, Volunteer (August 2014 – April 2015)
- Assisted in looking after children new to Canada in a group setting and facilitated group projects
- Taught English language skills to immigrants towards completing an IELTS exam
The Core - Dr. Kuelker (Ph.D. R.Psych .) (June 2015 – October 2015)
- Assisted in researching articles regarding the use of pharmaceutical medication vs. therapy for depression