Overview
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Kerri Chandler

Edmonton,Alberta

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant E

Edmonton Public School Board
06.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Rainbows Facilitator/School Site Coordinator

Rainbows For All Children Canada
06.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated numerous grief and loss support groups for grades K-6 using the Rainbows curriculum.
  • Familiarity with the effects of grief, loss, parental incarceration, foster placement, divorce, and separation.
  • Ability to foster a welcoming and safe group environment while engaging trauma sensitive practices.
  • Planning engaging lessons and activities for a range of student abilities

Youth Worker

Youth Empowerment And Support Services (YESS)
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • Provided support and advocacy for at-risk youth involved in various YESS programs.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure resources and opportunities for the youth served.

Family Support Worker

The SPEC Association For Children And Families
01.2003 - 06.2005
  • Provided services for families involved in the Child Welfare System.
  • Organized and supervised court ordered family visitation.
  • Provided mediation for families experiencing major conflict and crisis.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and needs, developing detailed case plans to address challenges effectively.
  • Provided parents with tools and knowledge to build healthy familial relationships.
  • Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.

Crisis Intervention Worker

Edmonton Women's Shelter Ltd. (WIN House)
01.2001 - 04.2003
  • Enhanced community safety through proactive engagement with at-risk individuals and providing resources for prevention.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, leading to targeted interventions and improved outcomes.
  • Connected clients with appropriate resources such as housing assistance, financial aid, or mental health services based on individual needs assessment results.
  • Deescalated potentially dangerous situations involving clients in crisis, minimizing risks to all parties involved.
  • Developed comprehensive case management plans, addressing both immediate needs and long-term goals for clients in crisis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04.2024

Skills

  • Familiarity working with Edmonton's at-risk population
  • Familiarity with trauma informed practices
  • Ability to maintain composure and focus during high-pressure or traumatic situations, ensuring efficient problem-solving and decision-making
  • Critical, innovative, and reflective thinking

Professional Development

  • Complex Behaviour Training - Trauma and Regulation Impact on Behaviours, 2019
  • Making Sense of Trauma: Practical Tools for Responding to Children and Youth, 2020
  • Helping Children with Loss, 2021
  • Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative Initiatives
  • Land Acknowledgements: Making Personal Connections, 2023
  • Trauma Sensitive Practices; Dr. Alexandra Fidyk, 2024
  • Nonviolent (NVCI) Crisis Intervention Full Course, 2024

References

1) Craig Hughson

Principal, Brightview School

(780) 699-6102


2) Jennifer Fedor

Behavioural Consultant, Edmonton Public School Board

(780) 298-9720


3) Trina Kwasnitza

Direct Supervisor, WIN House

(780) 446- 1553


Further references available upon request. 

Timeline

Rainbows Facilitator/School Site Coordinator

Rainbows For All Children Canada
06.2021 - Current

Educational Assistant E

Edmonton Public School Board
06.2018 - Current

Youth Worker

Youth Empowerment And Support Services (YESS)
06.2011 - 09.2012

Family Support Worker

The SPEC Association For Children And Families
01.2003 - 06.2005

Crisis Intervention Worker

Edmonton Women's Shelter Ltd. (WIN House)
01.2001 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Alberta

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