Jenna AuCoin
Educational Assistant
Orleans,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with years of experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. Possesses excellent communication skills and has a passion for fundraising and giving back to the community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
9 2017 - Current
- Work in collaboration with teaching and other professional staff to support and provide programming for children on the ASD spectrum
- Implement data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and instructional practices
- Assist in extracurricular activities such as running club, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Apply specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills
- Participate in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2022 - Current
- Handle cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges
- Enhance team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed
- Minimize wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
Treasurer - Volunteer Position
Summerside School Council
09.2019 - Current
- Maintain the financial records for Summerside School Council
- Active member of planning and implementing fundraising events within the school community
- Arrange online meetings and take accurate minutes
- Proven leadership after holding an executive position for four consecutive years
- Collaborate with board members to develop long-term financial goals and strategies for organizational growth
- Coordinate with participating vendors during event planning
- Lead event planning committees in organizing successful functions
Director - Volunteer Position
The Education Foundation of Ottawa
09.2020 - Current
- Help support and promote fundraising events of the Foundation in-person and via social media
- Proven success taking accurate meeting minutes
- Established voting member for procedural and financial decisions
- Work closely with other leaders to articulate organizational vision and develop roadmaps for achieving goals
- Strengthen internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Accounts Receivable
Jim Keay Ford Lincoln
08.2006 - 11.2014
- Scheduled and supervised part-time staff, including yearly performance reviews
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk
- Answered phones/direct enquiries by telephone and in person to the appropriate representative
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
- Assisted with annual audit, confirming accurate reconciliation of all accounts
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document transactions and support decision-making
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
Ottawa 09.2011 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Matthew High School
Orleans, ON 09.2002 - 06.2008
Skills
Excellent collaboration skills
Accomplishments
Make-A-Wish Foundation's Volunteer of the Year awarded November 2012
Certification
Behaviour Management Systems
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2022 - Current
Behaviour Management Systems
01-2021
Director - Volunteer Position
The Education Foundation of Ottawa
09.2020 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician Certificate
07-2020
Treasurer - Volunteer Position
Summerside School Council
09.2019 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
09.2011 - 04.2017
Accounts Receivable
Jim Keay Ford Lincoln
08.2006 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Matthew High School
09.2002 - 06.2008
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
9 2017 - Current
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