Jessica Murray
Moose Jaw,SK
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with experience at Prairie South School Div, adept at supporting students with learning disabilities and fostering emotional growth. Skilled in implementing positive reinforcement and personalized instruction, enhancing classroom dynamics. Committed to building strong relationships and promoting inclusive environments that empower all learners. CPR certified and known for a calm, patient demeanor.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Prairie South School Div
Moose Jaw, SK
05.2019 - 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.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Of Regina
Moose Jaw, SK
05.2011 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Early Childhood Education Level 3 -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SKHigh School Diploma -
Miller Comprehensive High School
ReginaSkills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Homework assistance
- Literacy development
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Elementary education
- Classroom support
- Patient
- Emotional support
- Reading and writing support
- Behavior management
- CPR and first aid
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Supervising student activities
- Relationship building
- Educational support
- Activity planning
- Small group and individual assistance
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Prairie South School Div
05.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Of Regina
05.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Education Level 3 -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Miller Comprehensive High School