Jessica Mertz
Golden,BC
Summary
Educational professional with proven track record in supporting classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs. Positive, patient, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment and employing instructional support techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Educational Assistant
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
Ottawa, ON01-2010
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Behavioral support
- Literacy development
- Classroom support
- Patient
- IEP implementation
Certification
- CPR Level C
- Standard First Aid
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- ABA Training
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
09.2021 - Current
Educational Assistant
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021
- CPR Level C
- Standard First Aid
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- ABA Training
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
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