Georgia Prime
Ottaw,Canada
Summary
Child and youth worker with 9 years of experience in schools, daycare centers, and informal settings. Expertise in implementing individualized education plans for students with ASD. Proven ability to collaborate with behavioral analysts and therapists to enhance communication strategies and behavioral interventions, resulting in significant progress for children in educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Worker
SCS
Ottawa, ON
05.2025 - Current
- Assist two children on the Autism spectrum with morning and after-school routines to enhance their daily functioning
- Work in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) ABA team for programming and SBT.
- Participate in training sessions with Behaviour Therapists and Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) to enhance intervention strategies.
- Focus on implementing Functional Communication Responses through Skill-Based Training (SBT) and promoting Contextually Appropriate Behaviours.
- Maintain daily behaviour logs documenting problem behaviours, ISB (inappropriate sexual behaviour), and daily activities to track progress and inform treatment plans
Educational Assistant
OCSB
Ottawa, Canada
11.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized support to K-6 students with ASD, focusing on curriculum and daily activities
- Facilitate tailored learning strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding based on individual learning styles
- Work on IEP and behavioural management or learning goals for students in the classroom setting
- Maintain knowledge of board-regulated interventions for behavior issues related to exceptionalities
- Collaborate with ECEs and teachers to prepare classrooms for daily activities
Toddler Teacher
Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre
Ottawa, Canada
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated programming and led daily activities to enhance children's engagement and learning
- Planned art projects and coordinated daily activities to foster creativity and social interaction
- Documented weekly observations to track developmental progress and inform future planning
- Wrote daily logs
- Ensured compliance with COVID-19 cleaning standards
Sales Team Leader
Big Bear Trading Co.
Banff, Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspired team members to reach sales targets by fostering a positive environment.
- Supervised sales associates in daily operations
- Directed a summer team in a retail setting.
- Managed opening and closing store duties
- Handled store finances and deposits for opening and closing
- Oversaw daily restock needs for management
Assistant Day Care Provider
River Parkway Children's Ctr Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Facilitated games, read books, and engaged children in age-appropriate play to promote social and cognitive development
- Created tailored strategies to meet individual children's developmental needs in the daycare
- Helped to care for preschool children in a daycare setting
Daycare Supply Worker
Little Explorers Reggio Emilia Pre-School
Ottawa, Canada
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Helped to care for preschool children in a daycare setting
- Arranged classroom layout and materials in daycare for student engagement.
- Greeted every student before entering the classroom
- Served breakfast/snacks/lunch
- Changed diapers, plan educational and play activities
- Prepared every student for outdoor play
- Regularly sanitized surfaces and play areas to maintain a safe environment during Covid-19.
Teacher's Assistant (EA, ESL)
Arch Street Public School
Ottawa, Canada
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided individualized support to ESL students in reading and writing skills
- Taught lessons throughout the day
- Facilitated play and learning activities for students with ASD, promoting engagement and meeting daily expectations
- Managed behaviour and playtime everyday
- Graded and marked students work in math, science and language
- Supervised lunch and recess
- Arrived early to prepare classroom, grade homework, and welcome students
- Supervised integrated social time for students with ASD in the yard and other classrooms
Helper
Autism Service Project - St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Ottawa, Canada
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Along with the aid of professionals, worked with youth and young teens on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Built strong relationships with youth through games, Bible passages, and reflection periods, enhancing engagement and trust
- Handled challenging situations and applied various tactics for managing diverse behaviors, fostering a supportive environment
- Worked on their social skills alongside other youth (different ages) with ASD
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop tailored strategies that addressed individual needs within the program
- Acquired knowledge of individual learning styles and needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04-2021
High school diploma -
Canterbury High School
Ottawa, ON01-2018
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Individualized education plans
- Behaviour intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized care plans
- Daily living support
- Functional communication
- Community integration
- Safety Plans
- Skill-based training
- Professional development
- Confidentiality adherence
- Autism spectrum
- Collaboration skills
Pronouns
she/her
Total Years Of Experience
8
Additional Information
Works well under stress and difficult situations, NVCI Certified, Good communication skills; get along easily with people, Quick learner; follows directions, Works well independently and as a team player, Enjoys meeting new people and taking on challenges, Excels when put into a leadership position, Keen on learning new things, and applying them
Timeline
Respite Worker
SCS
05.2025 - Current
Educational Assistant
OCSB
11.2023 - Current
Sales Team Leader
Big Bear Trading Co.
05.2022 - 09.2022
Toddler Teacher
Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre
08.2021 - 01.2023
Teacher's Assistant (EA, ESL)
Arch Street Public School
02.2017 - 06.2017
Daycare Supply Worker
Little Explorers Reggio Emilia Pre-School
07.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Day Care Provider
River Parkway Children's Ctr Ottawa
06.2016 - 08.2020
Helper
Autism Service Project - St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
01.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Studies
Carleton University
High school diploma -
Canterbury High School