KATHERINE DONER
CHARLTON
Summary
Dedicated special education professional with a strong work ethic, experienced in supporting students with learning disabilities. Skilled in providing individualized instruction and fostering teamwork, proficient in bilingual communication and problem-solving, ensuring effective learning environments for all students. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through collaboration and innovative strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
District School Board Ontario North East
03.2010 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Educational Assistant
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic School Board
09.2005 - 02.2010
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Educational Assistant
The Community Training And Development Centre
Cobourg, ON04-2005
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Special education support
- Bilingual communication
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
District School Board Ontario North East
03.2010 - Current
Educational Assistant
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic School Board
09.2005 - 02.2010
Diploma - Educational Assistant
The Community Training And Development Centre
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