Elza McCartney
St. Albert,Alberta
Summary
I have over 16 years of experience working within schools. I am a passionate believer that all students can reach their desired goals with support and guidance. I have strong interpersonal skills that have served me well in building trusting relationships with both students and adults. I have a strong work ethic and am unafraid of new challenges or circumstances.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Recovery Facilitator
St Albert Public Schools
St. Albert, Alberta
2023.09 - Current
- Communicate and facilitate with families and schools.
- Support students and families in sourcing resources that benefit their circumstances.
- Support students' mental well-being, and be able to direct them to appropriate supports.
- Work closely with families when applying for FSCD, or any other outside agencies.
- Build trusting relationships with the families to whom I am referred.
- Collaborate and support plans with other school staff and admin to initiate supports.
- Applying for Jordan's Principle on behalf of the school division.
Braillist
St Albert Public Schools
St. Albert, Alberta
2018.09 - Current
- Braille and transcribing documents for a visually impaired student.
- Collaborating with teachers.
- Modifying classwork to meet the needs of the students.
- Responsible for ordering and resourcing textbooks to support the students' learning.
- Communicate proficiently with outside services.
- Responsible for the orientation of the student in the building.
Braillist
Greater St Albert Catholic Schools
St. Albert, Alberta
2009.09 - 2018.10
- Brailled and transcribed documents for a visually impaired student.
- Collaborated with teachers
- Modified schoolwork to meet the needs of the student.
- Responsible for ordering and resourcing textbooks to support the students learning
- Communicate proficiently with outside agencies
- Responsible for the orientation within the school building of the student
Education
Certificate - VITRA Level 1
St Albert Public Schools
St. Albert, AB2024-12
Diploma - Youth And Child Care
CDI College
Edmonton, AB2024-02
Certificate - Psycological First Aid
Cdi College
Edmonton, AB2023-10
Certificate - Suicide Prevention
QPR
Edmonton2023-09
Certificate - First Aid Blended
St Albert Public Schools
St Albert2023-09
Certificate - Mental Health First Aid
St Albert Public Schools
Edmonton2023-02
Transcriber - Unified English Braille
Newton College
Edmonton, AB2019-06
Basic Training Diploma - Braille
Newton College
Edmonton, AB2010-06
Basic Training Diploma - Education Assistant
Aberdeen College of Commerce
Aberdeen, Scotland2007-06
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen, Scotland1988-07
Skills
- Resource identification
- Mental health support
- Community outreach
- Interpersonal skills
- Interagency collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Works independently and also as a team member
- Communicates effectively
- Organised, and concise file management
Timeline
Health Recovery Facilitator
St Albert Public Schools
2023.09 - Current
Braillist
St Albert Public Schools
2018.09 - Current
Braillist
Greater St Albert Catholic Schools
2009.09 - 2018.10
Certificate - VITRA Level 1
St Albert Public Schools
Diploma - Youth And Child Care
CDI College
Certificate - Psycological First Aid
Cdi College
Certificate - Suicide Prevention
QPR
Certificate - First Aid Blended
St Albert Public Schools
Certificate - Mental Health First Aid
St Albert Public Schools
Transcriber - Unified English Braille
Newton College
Basic Training Diploma - Braille
Newton College
Basic Training Diploma - Education Assistant
Aberdeen College of Commerce
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen Grammar School