Multi-talented Educational Assistant with 1-2 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childcare Program
Island Kids Academy
05.2021 - 07.2021
Engaged children in activities involving inquiry and exploration
Provided basic care and accompanied children on outdoor excursions to the local parks and playgrounds
Engaaged in basic organization and cleaning of Centre.
The Little Reader’s Program
Oxford Learning Centre
05.2016 - 02.2017
engaged children in early literacy program addressing reading and math skills.
Teacher On- Call
School District 59 Peace River South
10.2014 - 06.2015
Managed classes of elementary-level students during the absence of assigned teachers
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
K4/K5 Kindergarten Teacher
Saulteau First Nations
09.2013 - 06.2014
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as play-based learning, differentiated instruction, learning centres, and other teacher and student-led activities.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Teacher
Klappan School
03.2013 - 06.2013
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Teacher-on- Call
School District 81- Fort Nelson
09.2011 - 04.2012
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
K/ Gr.1 Teacher
Prophet River First Nation
09.2010 - 06.2011
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kindergarten/ Aboriginal Head Start
Northern Lights School Division No 113
08.2006 - 11.2008
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Elementary Tutor
Vanguard Educational Group
05.2006 - 07.2006
Assessed student progress to inform personalized instruction.
Cultivated relationships with families through weekly communication to encourage open conversations about student progress.
Mentored small groups of students in formal and informal settings.
Collaborated with teachers to support individualized and student-driven academic goal setting.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Curriculum
University- of Victoria-
Victoria, BC
05.1999
Diploma - Special Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
10.2016
Skills
administration and use of formal assessment instruments and Curriculum-based Assessment