Jennifer Clark
St. Thomas,Canada
Summary
Experienced and compassionate educator with a strong background in supporting children with special needs through inclusive individualized programming and support. Skilled in program coordination, inter-agency and community collaboration, and fostering positive, safe and inclusive learning environments. Dedicated to empowering children and families and aligning services with organizational goals.
Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing needs. Demonstrated strong communication and leadership roles through mentorship opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant – Special Education
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2016 - Current
- - Facilitate individualized programming for students with complex needs (medical, developmental, behavioral, mental health)
- - Provide a safe, inclusive learning environment
- - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized education plans
- - Support students' transition planning and post-secondary readiness
- - Coordinate programs like breakfast clubs and Special Olympics sports teams
- -Facilitate mentorship through college practicum placements of students
- -Offer a variety of supports and strategies (visuals, ABA, modelling , specific programming) based on need
- -Provide opportunities for job tasting, work experience programming and skill building with community partners
- -Delivery of a Breakfast Club program that all students may access each day
- -Facilitation and coaching of Special Olympics Sports Teams
Itinerant Team Educational Assistant
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2008 - 06.2016
- - Provided intensive support to children of all ages facing mental health, behavioral, academic, medical, and social challenges in integrated classroom settings
- - Developed individualized strategies and programming tailored to student needs
- - Collaborated regularly with teachers, administrators, learning coordinators, and external agencies to support student success
- - Responsible for writing reports, developing Safety and Behavior Plans, collecting data, conducting observations, and tracking student progress
- - Facilitated training sessions for educators in Behavior Management Systems as a certified practitioner/trainer
- -Offered Professional learning networking sessions on structured learning, functions of behavior, visual supports, effective communication and the use of reinforcement
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.1991
Skills
- - Strategic program design and individualized, differentiated instruction
- -Advocacy for all, ensuring needs met and providing access to available resources
- Inter-agency and community collaboration
- Staff training and leadership roles in behavior management to create a positive learning environment
- Documentation, evaluation, data-driven decision making
- Inclusive individualized program implementation
- Implementation of crisis intervention, positive reinforcement, behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and educational frameworks
- -Adaptability and flexibility
- -Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- -Ability to assess situations quickly and develop effective problem solving strategies
Certification
- - Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Training – Levels 1 & 2, Geneva Centre for Autism
- - Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) Training
- - Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Practitioner/Trainer
- - PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Level 1
- - Tribes Learning Community Certificate
- -Food Handler Certification
- -Union Representative for CUPE 7575 within our school
Timeline
Educational Assistant – Special Education
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2016 - Current
Itinerant Team Educational Assistant
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2008 - 06.2016
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Fanshawe College
Awards
2022 Award of Distinction
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