Katrina Middleton
Caledonia,ON
Summary
Experienced Educator Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in curriculum development, classroom management, and special education support. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support to educators and fostering positive learning environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2001 - Current
- Provided a range of supportive interventions for students who exhibit self-regulation, social, emotional, physical, and/or medical needs, as well as eye-gaze communication, personal hygiene assistance. Supported students within self-contained classrooms :- DD, Comprehension, Graduated Support, ASD, Regular Class. Supported students in conflict resolution. Worked with educators to modify programming to meet students' needs and goals. Worked with students with PECS, Tobii, Proloquo2GO and the TEACCH program.
Edicational Assistant
Lambton Kingsway Private School
Toronto, Ontario
09.1999 - 02.2001
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Participated in team teaching activities such as small group instruction or whole class discussions.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
Home Childcare Provider
Judy and Dean Collinson
Toronto, Ontario
06.1996 - 08.1999
- Developed age-appropriate activities and games to engage the children.
- Conducted activities that enhance social interaction among the children.
- Provided emotional support to help young ones develop self-confidence.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
Education
College Diploma - Nursery Nurse ( Early Childhood Educator)
Borders College
Hawick, ScotlandSkills
- Over 30 years experience with individuals with Special Needs
- Basic Sign Language
- Team Player
- BUMP Program - Support students to be integrated into regular classrooms successfully
- Helped plan and equip new sensory room
- As senior EA, fostered/mentored new EAs to the building
- Supported /collaborted with student EAs for Mohawk College during their placements at MacNab
- Fostered Peer Mentorships between students
- Assisted and helped facilitate Best Buddies Program ( fostering friendships between near-diverse students and their near-typical peers)
- Helped plan and equip Walk In Closet
- Planning Coordinator for Department Events/Traditions/Fundraising: Swiss Chalet Dinner, Mandarin, Spec Ed Afternoon Tea, Fundraisers from Kernels Popcorn, Wally Parr, Cinnabon, Little Caesars Pizza, Jenson Cheese
Committees/ Club/ Teams
- Healthy Action Team
- SAFE Talk (Mental Health First Aid)
- Health & Safety Team
- First Aid / CPR Team
- Grad Committee
- Christmas Hampers Team
References
- Gregory Clark : gclark@hwdsb.on.ca, (905) 515 8348
- Trevor Nicoll : tnicoll@hwdsb.on.ca, (289) 440 8161
- Victoria Kudrenski : vicski29@gmail.com, (905) 973 6614
- Judy Langsner : judylangsner@gmail.com, (905) 518 6003
- Kelly Baigent : kbaigent@hwdsb.on.ca, (905) 572 5042
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
09.2001 - Current
Edicational Assistant
Lambton Kingsway Private School
09.1999 - 02.2001
Home Childcare Provider
Judy and Dean Collinson
06.1996 - 08.1999
College Diploma - Nursery Nurse ( Early Childhood Educator)
Borders College
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