KELLY BENOIT
Cambridge,ON
Summary
A positive energetic, and enthusiastic Educational Assistant / Early Childhood Educator with proven expertise and experience in working in a partnership with teachers by organizing classroom in which children can work and play safely; supporting children with their activities, promoting physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. tasks. The ability to build relationships with both children and adults. This includes being able to give respect and understanding. Sound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator- Occasional
Waterloo Region District School Board
04.2020 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2011 - Current
- Assist in the educational and social development of children
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students and help monitor their progress
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary
- Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
- Support students with emotional or behavioral problems and help develop their social skills
- Prepare and present displays of students' work
- Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
- Undertake other duties from time to time required.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Child Studies, Minor- Education
Brock University
St Catharines, Ontario06.1995
RECE Equivalency - Early Childhood Education
College of Early Childhood Education
Toronto, ON12.1998
National Geographic Educator Certification - Environment & Natural World Education
National Geographic
Washington, DC04.2020
Skills
- Skill-Building Support
- Educational Assistance
- Behavior Improvements
- IEP Familiarity
- Safety Understanding
- Social Integration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Introduction to Autism , Sonderly - Sept 2020
- Supporting Play-Based Learning for Kids with ASD, Sonderly -September 2022
- ABA for Educators- Level 1
- ABA for Educators Level 2
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator- Occasional
Waterloo Region District School Board
04.2020 - Current
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2020 - Current
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Child Studies, Minor- Education
Brock University
RECE Equivalency - Early Childhood Education
College of Early Childhood Education
National Geographic Educator Certification - Environment & Natural World Education
National Geographic
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