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Jillian Thompson

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic, motivated and knowledgeable paraprofessional with extensive experience supporting the educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities. Adept in behavior intervention, positive reinforcement strategies, and collaborating with educators to achieve measurable improvements in student development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Needs Assistant (Unique Settings)

Calgary Board of Education
02.2016 - Current
  • North Trail High School (CSSI Program) Aug, 2023 – Present


  • Sir John A. Macdonald School (Adapted Learning Program, Paced Learning Program, TASC) Jan. 2018 – Jun. 2023


  • Radisson Park School Oct. 2017 – Jan. 2018


  • Christine Meikle School Sept. 2017 – Oct. 2017


  • James Short School Apr. 2017 – Jun. 2017


  • West Dalhousie School Sept. 2016 – Apr. 2017


  • Belfast Elementary Feb. 2016 – Jun.2016



Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

  • Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing behavioral intervention plans for students, achieving a 30% improvement in targeted behaviors over a 10-month period.
  • Collaborated with senior therapists and strategists to analyze student(s) progress data, identify trends, and recommend program adjustments.
  • Provided training and guidance to fellow Educational Assistants to enhance team performance and student support.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to foster a supportive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services(In Progress)

Athabasca University
Alberta

Diploma - Institutional Management

University of Technology
Jamaica

Certificate - Educational Assistant

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB

Certificate - French

University of Toronto (continuing Studies)
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Sensory integration techniques
  • Documentation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Educational assistance

Certification

Mandt Training 2024

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Standard First Aid & CPR

WHMIS

Timeline

Special Needs Assistant (Unique Settings)

Calgary Board of Education
02.2016 - Current

Mandt Training 2024

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Standard First Aid & CPR

WHMIS

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services(In Progress)

Athabasca University

Diploma - Institutional Management

University of Technology

Certificate - Educational Assistant

Lethbridge College

Certificate - French

University of Toronto (continuing Studies)
Jillian Thompson