Jill Ward
Woodstock,NB
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with a proven track record at ASD-W, adept at utilizing Proloquo2go and positive reinforcement to support students with special needs. Skilled in individualized instruction and fostering a safe learning environment, I excel in enhancing literacy development and behavioral support, ensuring students achieve their educational anne life skill goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
ASD-W
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive and safe learning environment.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with resource staff and SLPs with use of Proloquo2go, tracking and positive reinforcements.
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on students needs and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes with students requiring additional support services.
Educational Assistant
ASD-W
09.2016 - 08.2024
Casual Educational Assistant / Admin Assistant
ASD-W
02.2015 - 09.2016
Education
High School Graduate -
Fredericton High School
Fredericton, NB06.1998
Skills
- Proloquo2go
- Learning disabilities support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Literacy development
- Behavioral support
- Special education
- Positive reinforcement
- Materials preparation
- Individualized instruction
- Motivational techniques
- Progress reporting
- Arts and crafts
- Preparing instructional materials
- Data collection
- Life skills training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Mental Health & Autistic Persons - April, 2025
Sexcess: Healthy Relationships & Sexuality - April, 2025
ASD & Behavioral Interventions - 2018
Zones Of Regulations - 2017
NVCI - 2016
Timeline
Educational Assistant
ASD-W
08.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
ASD-W
09.2016 - 08.2024
Casual Educational Assistant / Admin Assistant
ASD-W
02.2015 - 09.2016
High School Graduate -
Fredericton High School
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