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Kimberly Slaght

Summary

I am an energetic, consistent, compassionate Educational Assistant with over 10 years experience. I have experience working with children of varying abilities, from JK-Secondary school.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

Rainbow District School Board
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • 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 behaviour and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behaviour.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Educational Assistant

Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2012 - 02.2022
  • Monitored students on field trips, observed and managed as necessary, individual and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Implemented personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support, as indicated in IEP, to individual students of varying abilities to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Followed behaviour and safety plans, as necessary, to help enable students to behave appropriately and reach their fullest potentials

Supply Educational Assistant

Waterloo Region District School Board
02.2012 - 06.2012
  • Performed EA duties at various schools, as called upon by the board.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to students from JK to grade 12.

Tutor in the Classroom

Waterloo Region District School Board
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to classroom teacher.
  • Used a variety of fun teaching methods to successfully help a wide range of students, both individually and in small group settings
  • Assisted students with computer reading programs like Kurzweil and Kidspiration.

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma - Human Services - Educational Assistant/Community Support

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2012

Skills

  • Substantial experience working with IEP, IPRC, safety and behaviour plans
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Work well in a team setting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient
  • Able to wipe slate clean and begin fresh
  • Confidential and non judgmental
  • Skilled at creating and building meaningful relationships with my students

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Rainbow District School Board
05.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant

Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2012 - 02.2022

Supply Educational Assistant

Waterloo Region District School Board
02.2012 - 06.2012

Tutor in the Classroom

Waterloo Region District School Board
11.2010 - 06.2012

Educational Assistant Diploma - Human Services - Educational Assistant/Community Support

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

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