Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
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Giselle Patterson

Mafeking

Summary

Dedicated Educational Assistant with experience at Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School, enhancing student comprehension through differentiated instruction and fostering emotional growth. Skilled in relationship building and supervising student activities, effectively supported diverse learners, including those with special needs, while promoting a positive classroom environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School
09.2022 - Current
  • Completed the Education Assistant Program
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Substituted for grades Nursery - Grade Ten, with instruction from classroom teacher.
  • Assisting students in Speech and Language Program
  • Participated in team meetings, staff meetings and Professional Development Meetings.
  • Assisted staff in supervising extracurricular activities for students.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons in collaboration with special education staff.

Educational Assistant

Winnipegosis Elementary School
09.1995 - 03.1999
  • Assisted with classroom duties and routines.
  • Worked with students in reading programs for Kindergarten, Grade one and Grade 2.
  • Assisted staff in supervising extracurricular activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Education

Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School
Sapotaweyak
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Winnipegosis High School
Winnipegosis, MB
06-1994

Skills

  • Teacher support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Emotional support
  • Reading and writing support
  • Supervising student activities
  • Relationship building
  • Small group and individual assistance

Accomplishments

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Differentiated Instruction

Languages

English

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Certified

First Aid and CPR

Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED

Date; August 31st, 2023

Expiry; August 26th, 2026


Timeline

Educational Assistant

Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School
09.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Winnipegosis Elementary School
09.1995 - 03.1999

Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School

High School Diploma -

Winnipegosis High School
Giselle Patterson