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Heather Waters

Brantford ,ON

Summary

Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Deaf Blind Intervenor

Lions McInnes House
Brantford , ON
04.2002 - 04.2005
  • Assisted individuals with disabilities to access community activities and resources.
  • Prepared, facilitated and monitored individualized support plans.
  • Provided direct support services to individuals in a variety of settings, including their home, school or work environment.
  • Implemented behavior plans as needed to address challenging behaviors.
  • Monitored progress towards identified goals on an ongoing basis.
  • Encouraged self-advocacy among those who were able to do so independently.
  • Supported individuals in developing skills that enable them to participate in meaningful activities within the community.
  • Participated in training sessions related to best practices for providing interventions services.

Developmental Support Worker

Emily Eaton /passport
Brantford , ON
09.2004 - Current
  • Facilitated group activities and discussions to promote socialization, life skills development, and independent living skills.
  • Encouraged clients to identify their own strengths and weaknesses while promoting self-confidence and independence.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' needs and abilities, developed individualized plans for client, and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' needs and abilities, developed individualized plans for each client, and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping duties.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients to encourage physical activity and community involvement.
  • Provided transportation for clients to appointments or recreational activities as necessary.

Educational Assistant

Halton Catholic District School Board
Burlington, ON
04.2001 - 04.2004
  • Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
  • Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
  • Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
  • Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
  • 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.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that are tailored to each student's learning style and academic level.
  • Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
  • Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
  • Developed instructional materials appropriate for different grade levels.
  • Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.

Residential Counselor

W Ross McDonald School for the blind
Brantford , ON
01.2001 - 06.2003
  • Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
  • Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
  • Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
  • Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
  • Organized recreational activities such as field trips or sports events to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Supervised medication administration according to physician instructions.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.

Adoption Support Group for Brantford

Founder
Brantford, ON
09.2014 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to both adoptive families and birth parents during the adoption process.
  • Organized events to provide education about adoption options for prospective adoptive parents.
  • Actively sought out resources that could benefit those involved in the adoption process.
  • Provided training sessions on best practices for pre-adoptive parenting.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.

Education

Training in Complex Trauma -

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
01-2014

High School Diploma -

Dundas Valley Secondary School
Dundas, ON
06-1995

Skills

Student Learning Support

  • Mental Health Assistance
  • Academic Assistance
  • Educational Support
  • Life Skills Development
  • Community Relationships
  • Behavioral therapy
  • FASD informed and trained
  • Experienced in complex care
  • Trained in complex trauma

Timeline

Adoption Support Group for Brantford

Founder
09.2014 - Current

Developmental Support Worker

Emily Eaton /passport
09.2004 - Current

Deaf Blind Intervenor

Lions McInnes House
04.2002 - 04.2005

Educational Assistant

Halton Catholic District School Board
04.2001 - 04.2004

Residential Counselor

W Ross McDonald School for the blind
01.2001 - 06.2003

Training in Complex Trauma -

McMaster University

High School Diploma -

Dundas Valley Secondary School

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