Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
swimming, tennis, cycling, public speaking.
Additional Information
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Hi, I’m

Janina Jurkiewicz

Support Worker/ Autism Specialist
Toronto,Ontario
Janina Jurkiewicz

Summary

Dedicated Educational Assistant with a creative approach specializing in fostering independence and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth.

As an industrious educator with a solid history of successfully stepping into a diverse classroom environments and supporting students complete tasks and learn new concepts. Motivated by caring and compassion I helped children from diverse learning challenges and with different learning styles find success.

I encourage A.S.D students growth , independence and self- reliance.


Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Peel District School Board

Educational Assistant Teacher
2005.09 - Current (19 years)

Job overview


  • Supported belonging, participation and learning using a flexible and individually tailored educational approaches.
  • Assisted teachers to understand the students interests, strengths and needs ensuring educational goals are appropriate and measurable.
  • Collaborated with families , caregivers, professionals, and other personnel as part of IEP team.
  • Fostered independence daily by developing self-management strategies that helped students cope with change and transition.
  • Coordinated with teachers to track and evaluate the students growth and learning progress.
  • Facilitated the development of communication skills through social and communication interaction using (receptive and expressive language and non-verbal skills).
  • Created a inclusive environments where all individuals feel respected, accepted and valued.
  • Provided alterative learning environment allowing students to learn at their own pace..
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Fostered self determination (self-awareness, self-regulation and goal setting skills}.

Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board

Educational Assistant
2005.11 - 2009.07 (3 years & 8 months)

Job overview


  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported students by promoting accessibility, honoring diversity and mutual respect and by demonstrating transparency and fairness.
  • Fostered independence and promoted growth through team planning, staff collaboration and student participation in authentic learning opportunities.
  • Promoted success for all students through a cycle of continuous assessment for learning within the Catholic culture through personalized and precise programs and services.
  • Created a culture of collaboration, promoted positive school climates and endeavored to establish effective lines of communication among home, parish and school community.

Education

York University Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
06.1990

University Overview

Skills

  • Student Motivation
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Skills Development
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Behavior Modeling
  • School policies and procedures
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Special Education Support
  • Behavior Management

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

-E.A. Mentoring Program 2022-2023

-Standard First Aid & Basic Rescuer C.P.R. 2024

-Crisis Intervention Training 2024

-Mentoring Qualification Program 2021

-Conflict Management Skills, SkillPath Seminar

-Who Me Leadership , Program Peel District Board

-Strengthening Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, Jack Hirose and Associates

-Toast Master International , Communications and Leadership Program Manual

swimming, tennis, cycling, public speaking.

swimming, tennis, cycling, public speaking.

I enjoy challenging myself . I am a life long learner.

Additional Information

Additional Information

I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I started working at Community Living Toronto , then Reena as a residential counsellor where I taught social and life skills to residents. Furthermore I also worked at a nursing agency Bayshore Health Services were I worked as a Personal Support Worker. I volunteered at Catholic Family Services and Children's Aid Society.I am committed to making a difference and improving the quality of lives of the people I serve.

Timeline

Educational Assistant
Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board
2005.11 - 2009.07 (3 years & 8 months)
Educational Assistant Teacher
Peel District School Board
2005.09 - Current (19 years)
York University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Janina JurkiewiczSupport Worker/ Autism Specialist