Doris Panovic
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant with a background in special education classroom support. Highly skilled in helping teachers in setting up classrooms, instructing students and maintaining lesson plans. Positive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents and administrators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
Burnaby School District
09.2009 - Current
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on special education techniques and best practices for continuous improvement as an educator.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies..
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Wedding Things
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Processed orders with drop shippers and suppliers
- Researched sources for suitable advertising for online and print ads
- Organized special events and promotions
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
- Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with customers and identified new business opportunities.
- Presented products during retail trade shows to increase market share and make connections with potential customers.
- Collaborated with supply vendors and distributors to purchase supplies in bulk with favorable discounts.
Gift Processing Assistant
VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation
05.2007 - 12.2007
- Ensured donations to the Foundation were processed accurately, effectively and in a timely manner following gift processing procedures
- Processed daily gifts using Raisers Edge fundraising database
- Processed event related gifts ( ticket purchases, sponsors, auction donations/purchases), electronic fund transfers and credit card donations
- Contacted donors when necessary and provided support to the Program Services Team
Kiosk Program Manger
UNICEF British Columbia
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the UNICEF Cards & Gifts Kiosk Campaign including set-up and closing of sales locations
- Developed relationships with selected shopping malls Specialty Leasing Agents to determine term/dates, rates and location
- Organized logistics and operations for 7 locations in the lower mainland including inventory, financial management and campaign reporting Hired 25 part time and full time staff to work the Unicef cards and gift campaign
- Worked with Regional Coordinator to recruit and develop volunteers
- Developed training sessions and manuals for all staff members to ensure a successful retail operation
Education
Diploma - Special Education Teacher Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Essentials Of Fundraising -
BCIT
University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
Capilano College
Skills
- Child Development
- Crisis Management
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Life Skills Training
- Educational Support
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- IEP familiarity
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Education Assistant
Burnaby School District
09.2009 - Current
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Wedding Things
01.2008 - 08.2009
Gift Processing Assistant
VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation
05.2007 - 12.2007
Kiosk Program Manger
UNICEF British Columbia
09.2006 - 01.2007
Diploma - Special Education Teacher Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Essentials Of Fundraising -
BCIT
University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
Capilano College
Similar Profiles
Mark Anthony DionisioMark Anthony Dionisio
Special Education Assistant at Burnaby School DistrictSpecial Education Assistant at Burnaby School District
Chi Ching Chrysanne ChauChi Ching Chrysanne Chau
Speech and Language Pathologist (Full Time) at Burnaby School DistrictSpeech and Language Pathologist (Full Time) at Burnaby School District
MELANIE NGAIMELANIE NGAI
Teaching Volunteer at Burnaby School DistrictTeaching Volunteer at Burnaby School District