Keri Kelly
Cocagne,NB
Summary
I am a dedicated First Nation Member from Bigstone Cree Nation with experience as an indigenous person and with working with indigineous people. My years of experience at Elsipogtog First Nation Education Authority and Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority have given me many learning techniques. I am skilled in supporting learning disabilities and fostering inclusive teaching. Proven ability to implement positive reinforcement and behavioral support strategies, enhancing positive engagement and emotional well-being. Committed to cultural understanding and collaboration with experience with intergenerational trauma as well as residential trauma.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Elsipogtog First Nation Education Authority
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted educators in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported individualized education plans by providing targeted assistance to first nation students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated cultural support and community outtings to children with behavioral difficulties.
- Worked with breathing techniques and problem solving skills to children for anger issues.
- Attended meetings with Elders, community supports, parents and educators for programs for children with difficulties learning in classroom settings
- Attended meetings about cultural understanding and intergenerational trauma within first nations.
Support Worker
Horizon Health Network
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Administrative assistance with generating patient menu's according to patient diets.
- Maintained CBOARD with diet changes and meal inputting for patients.
- Assisted with belt line assembly for breakfast, lunch and supper for patients in hospital.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and appliances were clean and safe as well in proper working order.
Educational Assistant
Black Gold School Division
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided supports to a First Nation student with emotional difficulties.
- Participated in a smudging ceremony, a traditional Indigenous practice, to cleanse and purify the indigenous students and myself.
- Attended family planning meeting regarding children in care. Giving input from the educational side.
- Worked well with teacher and administrative team.
Administrative Assistant
Alberta Health Services
04.2015 - 07.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Administrative Assistant
Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Preformed a variety of administrative duties, including answering phones, faxes and emails, memo and staff meeting minutes, greeting visitors.
- Maintained office supplies and scheduled inventory supply lists.
- Remained flexible, adaptable and punctual.
- Served as a dedicated office administrative assistant in a fast paced environment.
Educational Assistant
Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Worked with Indigenous children who experienced behavioral issues that needed eith one to one support or small group settings.
- Recognizes the emotional and social well-being are deeply connected to culture, community, and ancestral knowledge.
- Attended cultural events and resources from within the community for support.
- Assisted with meetings for children's success with psychologists, speech and language, Glenrose Rehabilitation Center and special education coordinators.
- Continually served as a helpful and enthusiastic assistant with doing work in a timely and professional manner.
- Utilized excellent supervision skills to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
Education
Educational Assistant Diploma - Education
Columbia College
Calgary, AB01.2000
High School Diploma
Ponoka Outreach
Ponoka, AB06.1999
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioral support
- Inclusive teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Motivational techniques
- Progress reporting
- Cultural history
- Patient
- Emotional support
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Elsipogtog First Nation Education Authority
10.2023 - 06.2025
Educational Assistant
Black Gold School Division
12.2022 - 06.2023
Support Worker
Horizon Health Network
09.2022 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
Alberta Health Services
04.2015 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant
Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority
08.2009 - 06.2013
Educational Assistant
Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority
08.2004 - 06.2009
Educational Assistant Diploma - Education
Columbia College
High School Diploma
Ponoka Outreach
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