Golnaz Haghjoo
King City,ON
Summary
Accomplished Educational Assistant at York Region District School Board, adept in Learning Disabilities Support and fostering teamwork. Enhanced student engagement through tailored instruction and emotional support, significantly contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration skills, ensuring holistic educational approaches alongside special education staff. Work history reflects a deep understanding of varying vulnerable populations from the elderly population and children/toddlers, to special needs children and young adults.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
York Region District School Board
02.2024 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Chat-based Emotional Support Volunteer
Certified Listeners Society
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Acted as emotional support for customers experiencing catastrophic situations.
- Provided compassionate emotional support, promoting overall mental wellness for clients.
ECE Assistant
Our Lady Of Annunciation Childcare Centre
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated small group instruction under lead teacher supervision, helping students grasp complex concepts more easily.
- Organized classroom materials effectively to optimize space utilization while keeping resources readily accessible.
- Collaborated with fellow ECE assistants to create a positive and nurturing environment for children''s growth.
- Established rapport with young learners quickly, building trust and respect necessary for effective teaching relationships.
Recreational Staff (Placement)
King City Lodge Nursing Home
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as needed.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring that all patients'' rights were upheld and addressed any concerns or issues that arose during their stay in the facility.
Education
Diploma of Social Service Work - Social Service Worker
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON05.2024
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Case Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Persian
Full Professional
Timeline
Educational Assistant
York Region District School Board
02.2024 - Current
Chat-based Emotional Support Volunteer
Certified Listeners Society
01.2024 - 05.2024
Recreational Staff (Placement)
King City Lodge Nursing Home
09.2023 - 01.2024
ECE Assistant
Our Lady Of Annunciation Childcare Centre
08.2023 - 02.2024
Diploma of Social Service Work - Social Service Worker
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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