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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jordan Gowdar

Educational Assistant
Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Dynamic educational assistant at Wild Wonders Academy, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction. Proven ability to enhance social-emotional growth and classroom management. Skilled in lesson planning and outdoor education, promoting a positive learning environment while supporting students with special needs. Committed to achieving educational objectives through collaborative efforts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

Wild Wonders Academy
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • 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.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Taught Archery and Art courses under guidance of senior instructors.

Warehouse Worker

ReGen Composites
03.2018 - 06.2024
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
  • Reduced waste, implementing recycling procedures for packaging materials.
  • Streamlined inventory management, updating records to reflect real-time stock levels.
  • Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
  • Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
  • Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.


Construction Worker

Colonial Custom Builders
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing weather conditions and schedules, ensuring project continuity and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Paul's High School, Winnipeg, MB
06-2016

Skills

  • Student support
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Group facilitation
  • Peer mentoring
  • Materials preparation
  • Outdoor education
  • Archery instruction
  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Warehouse safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Pallet jacks
  • Data entry
  • Basic mathematics
  • Forklift operations
  • Basic carpentry
  • Attention to detail
  • Power tool operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Painting and finishing
  • Framing

Timeline

Educational Assistant - Wild Wonders Academy
09.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker - ReGen Composites
03.2018 - 06.2024
Construction Worker - Colonial Custom Builders
06.2016 - 02.2018
St. Paul's High School - High School Diploma,
Jordan GowdarEducational Assistant