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Deepaa Dindial

Ajax,ON

Summary

Soon to be graduate with active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Eager to apply counselling skills learned as well as transferable skills to the workplace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

YRDSB
York Region, ON
09.2019 - Current
  • Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
  • Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to deescalate high intense behaviours.
  • Actively listened to concerns of the student, parents and and diverse teams to achieve and communicate goals effectively.
  • Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers and teams establish the goals of specialized students

Volunteer Crisis Listener (Online)

Certified Listeners
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Actively Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions to help the client feel heard.
  • Provided support during times of grief or loss due to death or traumatic events experienced by the client.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with life's challenges especially surrounding COVID and Social Isolation.
  • Provided referrals to community resources that meet the needs of clients.
  • Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings offered by the agency.

ABA Therapist

Step By Step Academy of Learning
Oshawa, ON
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
  • Monitored client progress through the use of data collection systems and graphing techniques.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress towards treatment goals.
  • Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or any changes needed in the treatment plan.
  • Provided support for individuals transitioning into new settings such as school or home environments.
  • Assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during student sessions and consistently submitted timely written and verbal progress reports.
  • Developed and implemented ABA treatment plans based on assessment data and behavioral goals.
  • Collaborated with psychologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists and other health care professionals to provide comprehensive services for clients.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Youth Justice

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON
05-2015

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University (Virtual)
Fredericton, NB

Skills

  • Communication with family, team and clients in a Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • CPI de-escalation & Behavior Management Certified
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Experience assisting and developing strategies to work with students who display/diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and other disabilities/exceptionalities
  • ABA and IBI Training
  • RBT Training
  • Client and Student Advocacy Skills
  • Emotional and Behavioural support
  • Active Listening
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Administering Medication on IEP and Medical Plans
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Volunteer Crisis Listener (Online)

Certified Listeners
09.2020 - 09.2021

Educational Assistant

YRDSB
09.2019 - Current

ABA Therapist

Step By Step Academy of Learning
10.2016 - 12.2019

Graduate Certificate - Youth Justice

Durham College

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University (Virtual)

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