Deanna Stanford-Bowen
Brampton
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Peel District School Board
08.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- 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.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Support Staff
The SafeHaven Project for Community Living
07.2014 - Current
- Provided a safe respite environment to children and youth with developmental disabilities/ palliative conditions within the home
- Presented families with precise and professional intake/discharge of their children/youths
- Administered and recorded any and all medications practicing safety, precision, cleanliness and executed in a timely manner
- Completed in home chores and a daily log for each resident according to company guidelines
- Prepared all meals, being mindful of any and all allergies and diet restrictions
- Study and maintaining awareness of each resident and their condition/needs before his/her intake
- Plan and follow through with programming during the children/youths stay
- Maintain a clear mind to ensure proper and precise decisions can be made in high pressure situations
Relief Staff(after school program)
Central Eglinton Community Center
09.2011 - Current
- Work with children ages 6-11
- Ensure students to be picked up are in attendance
- Prepare a healthy snack
- Assist the kids with homework
- Run physical activities and programming
In house Cook
Kidz Kare Daycare
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Planned and created Monthly menus a month prior in a timely manner
- Prepared all snacks and lunches for children including all alternatives and allergy exceptions
- Cooked lunch for all staff and management
- Created an accurate grocery list considering attendance, allergies, exceptions and portions
- Washed all dishes and cutlery from all snacks and lunches
- Maintained a clean, sanitary and presentable kitchen and work area
- Prepped all snacks and lunches for the next day
Cashier/ customer Service
Pusateri’s Fine Foods
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided quick and precise transactions for customers using methods of debit, credit, and store accounts
- Maintained up to date product knowledge and price changes
- Provided welcoming and pleasant customer service and information for any inquiries
- Executed personal shopping for elderly and long existing customers
part-time CYW staff
St. Christopher House
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked with children ages 6-12
- Ensured students to be picked up are in attendance
- Prepared a healthy snack
- Assisted the kids with homework
- Facilitated physical activities and programming
Cashier/ CSR
Sheridan Nurseries
03.2010 - 05.2010
- Complete customer transactions quickly and precisely
- Completed transactions using payment methods of cash, credit, cheque, and debit
- Product knowledge on all annuals and perennials
Cashier
Kitchen Stuff Plus
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Provide guests with memorable customer service
- Provided product knowledge on all appliances, Dining, and bathroom items
- Ensured and accurate and speedy cashier transaction for all guest
- Replenished assigned areas of the store
- Maintained a cleansed facility for staff and Guests
Customer Service Representative
Miratel Solutions
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Provided customer service to customers purchasing tickets for charity lotteries
- Processed purchases as well as registered new customers
- Assisted customers with any inquiries about the lotteries
Market Research
Access Research
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Conducted over the phone surveys
- Conducted surveys for clientele of various companies
Education
Child and youth work diploma - Child And Youth Development
Humber College
04-2011
Madonna Catholic secondary school -
Madonna Catholic secondary school
01.2006
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Special education
- CPI training
- First Aid training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Peel District School Board
08.2017 - Current
Support Staff
The SafeHaven Project for Community Living
07.2014 - Current
In house Cook
Kidz Kare Daycare
02.2014 - 05.2014
Cashier/ customer Service
Pusateri’s Fine Foods
10.2012 - 01.2014
part-time CYW staff
St. Christopher House
11.2011 - 06.2012
Relief Staff(after school program)
Central Eglinton Community Center
09.2011 - Current
Cashier/ CSR
Sheridan Nurseries
03.2010 - 05.2010
Cashier
Kitchen Stuff Plus
10.2008 - 01.2010
Customer Service Representative
Miratel Solutions
01.2007 - 10.2007
Market Research
Access Research
01.2007 - 10.2007
Madonna Catholic secondary school -
Madonna Catholic secondary school
Child and youth work diploma - Child And Youth Development
Humber College
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