Educational Assistant
WRDSB
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.