Joycelyn Yorke
Dominion,NS
Summary
Proactive Teacher's Aide with a passion for supporting student development through personalized assistance and positive reinforcement. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, fostering cooperative relationships, and enhancing communication skills of autistic children using visual aids and social stories. Committed to creating a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment while effectively handling crisis situations and promoting positive behavior.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Tim Hortons
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Teachers Assistant (Practicum)
Ocean View Education Centre
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adapting individualized programs as needed for optimal results.
- Enhanced communication skills of autistic children by implementing visual aids and social stories.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Teachers Assistant (Practicum)
St. Annes Elementary
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Teacher Assistant
CBBC Career College
Whitney Pier, NS05-2023
American Sign Language
Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS05-2022
Skills
- Executive Functioning Support
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Functional Communication Training
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- American sign language proficient
- Visual supports
- Sensory Integration
- Nonverbal Communication
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Food Safety Level 1
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Medication Awareness
Timeline
Team Member
Tim Hortons
05.2023 - 09.2024
Teachers Assistant (Practicum)
Ocean View Education Centre
04.2023 - 05.2023
Teachers Assistant (Practicum)
St. Annes Elementary
01.2022 - 02.2022
Teacher Assistant
CBBC Career College
American Sign Language
Nova Scotia Community College
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