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Jacqueline Marie Duenas

London,Canada

Summary

  • Over 6 years of experience working in both inclusive school settings and a specialist Child Development Centre, supporting children aged 3–6.
  • Skilled in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including non-verbal students, using individualized approaches.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams including ABA therapists, Speech & Occupational Therapists, Play Therapists, and BCBAs to implement tailored developmental plans.
  • Experienced in managing large classroom groups while providing one-on-one support to children with additional needs.
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills, fostering language development and social-emotional growth in diverse classroom environments.
  • Proficient in using Canva to create engaging visual aids, communication cards, presentations, and arts-and-crafts activities.
  • Recognized as a reliable and collaborative team member, consistently requested by lead teachers for continued classroom support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Reach Out DMCC
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided one-on-one classroom support to a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), following a plan developed by the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and help in implementing and achieving target from IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) developed by the classroom teacher.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

PACE Disability Rehabilitation Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assist teacher and therapist with ABA using ACE (Autistic Curriculum Encyclopedia) by New England Centre Abu Dhabi and review and helps teacher in implementing and achieving targets from IEP.
  • Group age: 5-9 years old (SY 2017-2018) and 11-12 years old (SY 2016-2017)

Teaching Assistant

The Oasis School Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Highly sought and valued team member, frequently requested by lead teachers to return as their assistant in subsequent academic years due to strong collaboration skills and dependable classroom support.
  • Supporting classroom by assisting in daily routines, lesson activities, and individualized support for children aged 3–5 in a diverse, inclusive setting. Regularly entrusted to lead the class and manage all responsibilities in the teacher’s absence, ensuring continuity of learning and care.
  • Foundation Stage 1 (Junior Kindergarten): SY 2015-2016
  • Foundation Stage 2 (Senior Kindergarten): SY 2014-2015
  • Foundation Stage 1 & 2 ( Jr & Sr Kindergarten): SY 2013-2014

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Educational Assistant)

The Oasis School Dubai
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and non-verbal students through individualized programs and structured routines in collaboration with School teachers and Therapists.
  • Primary Level - Year 2

Education

Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools -

Early Years Educational Services Middle East (EYES)
Dubai, UAE
06.2014

Accomplishments

First Aid/ CPR Training
Canadian Red Cross, London Ontario

Brain Gym in the Nursery Classroom (CPD Course)
Early Years Education and Primary Forum
and Exhibition - February 15, 2014

Visual Perception Skills and Visual Perceptual Processing - Universal Academy of Excellence (Dubai, UAE) | June 19, 2013

Basic Behavioral Principles and Techniques
Universal Academy of Excellence (Dubai, UAE) | May 27, 2013

Practical Tips and Activities to Improve Articulation

Universal Academy of Excellence (Dubai, UAE) | May 6, 2013

Certification

  • Vulnerable Sector Check London Police Headquarters, London Ontario
  • Vaccines London Ontario

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Reach Out DMCC
08.2018 - 01.2019

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

PACE Disability Rehabilitation Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018

Teaching Assistant

The Oasis School Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Educational Assistant)

The Oasis School Dubai
10.2012 - 09.2013

Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools -

Early Years Educational Services Middle East (EYES)
Jacqueline Marie Duenas