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Jennifer Dickens

Box 307 Creighton,Saskatchewan

Summary

Dynamic educational professional with a calm demeanor and strong communication skills. Experienced at working with youth of various ages and collaborating with adult colleagues. Proven track record in supporting diverse learners through tailored instruction and fostering social-emotional growth. Adept at creating engaging materials, and visually interesting environments. Competent at fostering literacy development, and enhancing student comprehension. Skilled at promoting a safe, positive working and learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Flin Flon School Division
09.2009 - Current
  • Over 16 years experience developing strong rapport with students. Fostered trust and mutual respect to create a welcoming working atmosphere conducive to learning. Applied positive reinforcement and clear expectations to improve behaviour management.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth in children by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff and classroom teachers. Used varied instructional strategies tailored to improve comprehension and measure abilities in non-traditional methods.
  • Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
  • Managed resources efficiently by organizing materials and preparing resources necessary for daily instruction. Created ability appropriate calendars, schedules, and routines.

Substitute Support Staff

Creighton Community School
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Adapted quickly to changing schedules or assignments, ensuring smooth transitions between classrooms. Aided staff and co-workers in areas indicated. Enhanced student support by promptly addressing individual needs and providing tailored assistance.
  • Promoted positive behavior among students by modeling respect, responsibility, and cooperation throughout daily interactions.
  • Contributed to a safe school environment by monitoring student activity during lunch periods, recess breaks, and other non-instructional times.
  • Supported librarian by maintaining an organized, up-to-date collection through proper shelving placement when books were returned to circulation. Aided with simple book repair tasks.
  • Enhanced library user experience by providing efficient assistance in locating and accessing materials and recommending titles in genres of interest. Helped select appropriate reading level library books.

Daycare Director

Gillam Pre-School and Child Centre
04.2005 - 05.2008
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing guidance, and opportunity for professional growth. Managed & led 6-8 employees. Established a culture of improvement by fostering channels of open communication; empowering employees to collaborate and voice ideas.
  • Recruited, hired and trained personnel. Evaluated employee performances objectively using established metrics. Tracked attendance and punctuality, addressing problems promptly. Scheduled shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths. Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Strengthened functionality by reviewing existing policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with government regulatory requirements and health and safety guidelines. Kept accurate records of attendance, meal counts, and emergency contact information in accordance to operating requirements.
  • Ensured the health and well-being of children by monitoring activities indoors and outdoors, as well as regularly examining play equipment and spaces for wear or damage to ensure clientele safety.
  • Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Aided cognitive and social development by providing age-appropriate activities and games. Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse methods. Incorporated music, art, science, math, movement and literature into curriculum via engaging monthly themes.
  • Enhanced sensory and motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing traditional and modern educational techniques.

Education

Intro To Library & Information Science Certificate - Library And Information Science

Alison CPD
Online Workshop
04.2025

Workshop (Certificate Of Course Completion) - Library Management And Infastructure

Alison CPD
Online
04.2025

ASL 101 And ASL 102 - American Sign Language

ASL Teaching Services
Online Courses (Mitchel, MB)
2023

Early Childhood Education 2 Certificate - Childcare

University College of The North
Thompson, MB
05.2008

Educational Assistant Diploma - Education

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
09.2006

First Year General Arts & Sciences - Education

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
2000

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction and supervision
  • Learning disability and high needs support
  • Literacy development
  • Strong organization skills
  • Project-based learning and activity planning
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Creating visual displays
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and prepared nature

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working

Certification

Workshop: Treaty Education Training

January 16, 2025

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Flin Flon School Division
09.2009 - Current

Substitute Support Staff

Creighton Community School
09.2008 - 06.2009

Daycare Director

Gillam Pre-School and Child Centre
04.2005 - 05.2008

Intro To Library & Information Science Certificate - Library And Information Science

Alison CPD

Workshop (Certificate Of Course Completion) - Library Management And Infastructure

Alison CPD

ASL 101 And ASL 102 - American Sign Language

ASL Teaching Services

Early Childhood Education 2 Certificate - Childcare

University College of The North

Educational Assistant Diploma - Education

University of Winnipeg

First Year General Arts & Sciences - Education

University of Manitoba

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