Gemma Nicholson
Ottawa
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with experience at Ottawa Catholic School Board, specializing in individualized instruction and behavioral support. Proven ability to implement IEPs and foster positive learning environments, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Skilled in curriculum implementation and motivated by a passion for student success. First Aid/CPR certified, NVCI trained, ensuring safety and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
09.2024 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Implementing behavior modification.
- Following and implementing students Individual Education Plan.
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Respite Care Provider
Wendy Scott-Raymond
03.2011 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Residential Care Worker
Society for the Treatment of Autism Nova Scotia
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Administered Medication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Angels High School
Sydney, NS06-2000
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Special education
- Teacher support
- Motivational techniques
- Individualized instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral support
- Medication Awareness
- Diabetes Management
- IEP Implementation
- Toileting and personal care
- NVCI
- First Aid/CPR Level C
- Gentle Teaching
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
09.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
10.2023 - 06.2024
Respite Care Provider
Wendy Scott-Raymond
03.2011 - 06.2021
Residential Care Worker
Society for the Treatment of Autism Nova Scotia
05.2005 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Holy Angels High School
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