Gunjan Shah
Winnipeg
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Budz’n Bloom
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Develop and implement age-appropriate play-based learning
- Programs that support physical, cognitive and social development
- Incorporate inquiry based, emergent curriculum aligning with child developing principles and provincial learning frameworks
- Supervising indoor and outdoor play ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of children by maintaining clean, safe and inclusive environment
- Guide children’s behavior using positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate guiding techniques
- Observe children’s development, behavior, interactions and record observation for progress tracking
- Prepare daily reports, portfolios and summaries to communicate with families
- Communicate daily with parents and guardians about daily routines, learnings and any concerns
- Collaborate with staff, supervisors to plan child development activities
Educational Assistant
St Maurice School
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Assisting students and individuals and in small groups; in their tasks and activities
- Provide support to special needs; physical and behavioral; help with learning challenges
- Assisting the teacher in classroom management, not just one-on-one work with students
- Provide the de-escalation support and assistance in sensitive areas and conflict resolutions
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other professionals such as psychologists and speech therapists, reading clinicians to ensure student needs are met
- Tracking and maintaining student progress and identify any concerns or any learning gaps
Child-care Assistant
St. Maurice Daycare
09.2010 - 09.2017
- Interact with children appropriately and positively
- Plan age-appropriate activities for the children
- Make sure that work area is organized and clean
- Observe safety hazards to Management and make any necessary changes to the environment
- Provide Guidance in accomplishing their tasks
Education
Diploma - Human Resources Management
04.2025
Master of Social Work - undefined
Anand Institute of Social Work
04.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Anand Institute of Social Work
04.2025
ECE II - Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care
01.2012
Diploma - Labour Laws and Practices
Anand Law College
01.2007
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy building
- Child development
- Safety planning
- MS office
- Behavioral management
Objective
To utilize my social work skills and knowledge to empower individuals and families, advocate for social justice, and contribute to the well-being of vulnerable populations through ethical and culturally competent practice
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Budz’n Bloom
09.2020 - 09.2022
Educational Assistant
St Maurice School
09.2017 - 09.2020
Child-care Assistant
St. Maurice Daycare
09.2010 - 09.2017
Master of Social Work - undefined
Anand Institute of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Anand Institute of Social Work
ECE II - Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care
Diploma - Labour Laws and Practices
Anand Law College
Diploma - Human Resources Management
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