Eric Wood
Brantford,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Expertise in behavior management, crisis intervention, and facilitating inclusive community activities fosters a collaborative environment that promotes growth and empowerment. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office and certifications in First Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Committed to delivering personalized, community-focused support that enhances the quality of life for individuals served.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
H.W.C.D.S.B.
09.2020 - Current
- Presently working at St. Agnes Elementary School
- Assist students with academic support in the classroom, as well virtually
- Assist students daily care needs
- Work in a team environment to help support the needs of the student.
Special Needs Support Person
Cornerstones
05.2019 - Current
- Work with special needs adults in a day program setting
- Take adults into the community
- Provide daily living skills
- Engage clients in activities and special outings
Community Support Person
03.2018 - Current
- Provide social outlets to people who have special needs
- Integrate people into the community
- Provide relief to families
- Assist with daily living skills
- Contract Position
Education
College Diploma - Educational Support Person
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2020
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St. Thomas More Secondary School
Hamilton, ON, CA01.2005
Skills
- Facilitate community integration through participation in social outings
- Offer respite support to families and ensuring client wellbeing
- Experience Working With Students
- Assist in toileting and feeding
- Assist clients in the community daily living skills to enhance independence and quality of life
- Provide one to one and group assistance in all areas of study
- Autism Experience
- Provide all types of daily living skills with people in their homes
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Take people on social outings and integrate them into the community
- Apply proactive strategies to manage student behaviors
- Conflict Management
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Tutoring
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level HCP
Personal Information
Title: Assist clients/students who have disabilities in various locations within the community and school
Timeline
Educational Assistant
H.W.C.D.S.B.
09.2020 - Current
Special Needs Support Person
Cornerstones
05.2019 - Current
Community Support Person
03.2018 - Current
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St. Thomas More Secondary School
College Diploma - Educational Support Person
Mohawk College