Ella Ben-Aroya
Thornhill,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable team player with a strong background in providing support and assistance. Highly skilled in effectively tackling duties and daily tasks associated with responsibilities. Demonstrates an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude when accepting instructions, ensuring accurate follow-through.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Head
Centre Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Enhanced unit performance by setting clear expectations, goals, and timelines for team members.
- Coordinated efforts with other units for seamless execution of joint tasks or projects.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and offering constructive feedback for growth.
- Safeguarded confidential information by implementing robust security protocols and access controls within the unit''s systems and documentation storage facilities.
Classroom Assistant - Academic Placement
Waterloo Cooperative Preschool
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Worked alongside parents, teachers and ECE supervisor to provide a high quality, age appropriate, learning environment for children
- Role modeled appropriate social interactions with others and aided in the social emotional development of children while playing at children's level.
- Supported the teacher in facilitating a positive and age appropriate learning environment.
- Engaged in child directed play and interaction.
- Implemented students Individual Education Plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with higher needs.
- Assisted with tasks such as: preparing snacks, and taking students to the washroom, classroom organization and sanitization of toys.
One-On-One Aide
Centennial Infant and Child Centre
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with teachers to develop personalized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one coaching.
- Supported students emotional well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
Assistant Camp Unit Head
Centre Camp
2022.06 - 2024.08
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Planned and implemented camp unit's daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics and arts and crafts.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
Classroom Assistant - Academic Placement
Keatsway Public School
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
- Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing atmosphere within the classroom, fostering emotional well-being among students.
- Organized and maintained instructional materials, contributing to a well-structured learning space.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
Camp Counselor
Centre Camp
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
Camp Counselor in Training
Camp Walden
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Collaborated with camp staff to develop and execute safe, exciting plans for daily and weekly activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
Elementary School Volunteer
Lisa Leopold - Elementary School Teacher
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Assisted students with special projects.
- Assisted classes with parties and events.
- Provided general assistance to classroom teachers, including distributing paperwork and cleaning up play areas.
Yoga Instructor Assistant
Schwartz Reisman Centre
2018.09 - 2019.08
- Lead and assisted yoga classes for children with disabilities
- Demonstrated patience and kindness while providing a safe and nurturing environment
- Assisted Instructor in determining specific needs for individuals participants
- Provided role modelling and guidance to group participants in order to foster increased confidence
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON2025-06
High School Diploma -
Stephen Lewis Secondary School
Vaughan06.2021
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Group and individual instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Reporting and documentation
- Creative lesson planning
- Flexible and adaptive
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Education - 2018
- Canadian Red Cross babysitting certification - 2015
Timeline
Unit Head
Centre Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
Classroom Assistant - Academic Placement
Waterloo Cooperative Preschool
2024.01 - 2024.04
One-On-One Aide
Centennial Infant and Child Centre
2023.05 - 2023.06
Classroom Assistant - Academic Placement
Keatsway Public School
2022.09 - 2022.12
Assistant Camp Unit Head
Centre Camp
2022.06 - 2024.08
Camp Counselor
Centre Camp
2021.07 - 2021.08
Camp Counselor in Training
Camp Walden
2019.07 - 2020.08
Elementary School Volunteer
Lisa Leopold - Elementary School Teacher
2018.09 - 2019.06
Yoga Instructor Assistant
Schwartz Reisman Centre
2018.09 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
High School Diploma -
Stephen Lewis Secondary School