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HARMANJEET OTAL

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Motivated and Experienced teacher from India and permanent education assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teacher and enhancing classroom environment. Working with ASD, DD, CP and Medical fragile Students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant Permanent

Peel District School Board
Brampton
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one support to students with special needs, Including with personal care task
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.

Lunchroom Supervisor

Peel District school Board
Brampton, ON
03.2022 - 05.2023

Lunchroom Supervisor in ASD, DD and Medical Fragile Classroom

  • Supervised up to 20 elementary students upon arrival in lunchroom until exit to playground.
  • Established and communicated lunchroom rules and monitored and enforced proper and respectful lunchroom behavior.
  • Circulated throughout lunchroom, connecting with students, resolving conflicts and helping young or disabled students open meal packets.
  • Supervised children in indoor and outdoor activities ensuring the safety of all the students
  • Help children to develop self regulation, Communication and problem solving skills

Emergency Educational Assistant

Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
Brampton, ON
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Provide one-on-one support to students with special needs, Including with personal care task
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Worked collaboratively with teachers, therapist, and parents to support student learning and behavior goals
  • Supporting children with all the exceptionalities and maintaining the inclusion
  • Assisted with behavior management and reinforcement strategies
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Maintained a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment for students

Elementary School Teacher

PUNJAB SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD
Mohali, Punjab
08.2007 - 04.2013
  • Planned and implemented daily lessons that aligned with state school standard in various subject areas
  • Differentiated instructions to meet the need of diverse learners
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered academic and social-emotional growth
  • Communicated regularly with parents and teachers to track student progress
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using variety of teaching strategies and technology to enhanced student learning

Education

Bachelor of Education - ENGLISH AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY
UTTTAR PARDESH ,INDIA
05-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology ,ENGLISH AND ECONOMICS

PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
CHANDIGARH ,INDIA

Skills

  • Experience working with students with diverse learning need, including ASD,DD, and Physical and cognition exceptionalities
  • Recognized by supervising teacher for excellent program and planning skills for the children
  • Patient, child centered and creative with extensive knowledge of children educational games
  • Experience working with children between 4 years to 21 years
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and therapist
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to create individualized education plans
  • CPR and first aid certificate holder

Certification

  • OCT TEACHING LICENCE APRIL 2024
  • INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
  • TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ,PART 1

IN PROCESS OF DOING AQ COURSES FROM TORONTO UNIVERSITY

Timeline

Educational Assistant Permanent

Peel District School Board
05.2023 - Current

Lunchroom Supervisor

Peel District school Board
03.2022 - 05.2023

Emergency Educational Assistant

Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
11.2021 - 04.2023

Elementary School Teacher

PUNJAB SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD
08.2007 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Education - ENGLISH AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology ,ENGLISH AND ECONOMICS

PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
  • OCT TEACHING LICENCE APRIL 2024
  • INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
  • TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ,PART 1

IN PROCESS OF DOING AQ COURSES FROM TORONTO UNIVERSITY

HARMANJEET OTAL