Karla Khoury
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in educational and professional settings. Proven ability to serve as the first point of contact for parents, customers, and staff, emphasizing professionalism and positive first impressions. Strong work ethic complemented by excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, ensuring effective multitasking and a collaborative team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lunch Room Supervisor
Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
Toronto, ON
11.2019 - 06.2025
- Supervision of students while eating lunch and while playing in the school yard
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment for students both indoors and outdoors
- Encourage positive communications and work to minimize conflicts
- Provide age-appropriate activities/programs as necessary for students
- Daily communication with the Principal and Vice Principal regarding student incidents and successes
Supervising Therapist, BCaBA
Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism
Toronto, ON
05.2008 - 12.2018
- Providing ongoing training and supervision to instructor therapists to ensure effective implementation of educational and behavioural interventions for learners with autism
- Program development and implementation under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.
- Conducting educational and program assessments
- Developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to students' skills and needs
- Providing instruction to learners with autism and other developmental disabilities, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- Facilitating children's transition into a traditional school environment
- Communication and collaboration with private and public school staff to ensure student success during transitions to new schools
- Developing and implementing life skills programs for adolescents
Lead Therapist
Objectif Vaincre L’Autisme
France and Switzerland
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Providing ongoing training and supervision to instructor therapists to ensure effective implementation of educational and behavioural intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Leading parent and staff meetings and training sessions in French and English
- Program development and implementation under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Conducting educational and behavioural assessments
- Providing instruction to children with autism and other developmental disabilities using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Receptionist/Regulatory Affairs
L.V. Lomas Ltd.
Brampton, ON
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Coordinating and updating MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) files for compliance and accessibility
- Manage multi-line phone system, ensuring efficient call routing
- Organize filing systems to facilitate easy document retrieval
- Execute daily administrative tasks to support operational efficiency
- Handle incoming mail and packages, distributing them to appropriate departments
- Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and courteously
Education
Certificate - Intermediate French
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06-2006
Advanced Diploma - Behavioural Science Technology
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04-2006
Skills
- Organizational behaviour management
- Staff and parent education and training
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Articulate communication
- Schedule and calendar management
- Event planning
- Friendly, professional, and warm sense of humour
Certification
• Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA), 05/13 - 05/25
• Canadian Red Cross – Standard First Aid Course, 05/11
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario – CPR Basic Rescuer (C), 05/11
• Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 07/11
• Pediatric Feeding Certification, 06/11
• Canadian Red Cross – Standard First Aid Course, 05/11
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario – CPR Basic Rescuer (C), 05/11
• Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 07/11
• Pediatric Feeding Certification, 06/11
Timeline
Lunch Room Supervisor
Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
11.2019 - 06.2025
Supervising Therapist, BCaBA
Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism
05.2008 - 12.2018
Lead Therapist
Objectif Vaincre L’Autisme
09.2007 - 04.2008
Receptionist/Regulatory Affairs
L.V. Lomas Ltd.
05.2005 - 05.2006
Certificate - Intermediate French
University of British Columbia
Advanced Diploma - Behavioural Science Technology
George Brown College