Latoya Johnson
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic Educational Assistant with extensive experience at the Toronto District School Board, adept at crisis intervention and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to implement effective IEP strategies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. Strong analytical thinking and communication skills drive successful outcomes for students with exceptional needs. Motivated paraprofessional with a solid several-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Skilled Educational Assistant with a background in diverse educational settings. Successfully facilitated learning environments and implemented individualized education plans. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, and an understanding of various teaching methodologies. Made a significant impact by fostering inclusive classrooms and aiding student growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Scarborough Health Network- Centenary Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologist, child and youth workers, social workers, teachers, and nurses
- Approaches patient care with a culturally sensitive, stigma-free and trauma informed lens
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Students with Exceptionalities (MID and Autism)
Toronto District School Board, Knob Hill Public School
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborate with the special education teacher in monitoring, intervention strategies and academic support to meet the needs of students within the intensive support programs
- Communicate with school staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in the effective implementation of the IEP and for sharing information about students and their needs
- Assist the special education teacher(s) in data collection
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Humber River Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Communicated with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologist, child and youth workers, social workers, teachers, and nurses
- Approaches patient care with a culturally sensitive, stigma-free and trauma informed lens
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Eastview Public School
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Combine strategies with the special education teachers in addressing and meeting the physical safety needs of student BMS techniques, behaviour shaping, prompting strategies, proximity control, for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning
- Assist the teacher in the integration of these exceptional students into the regular classroom programs within the school and community, as appropriate
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives on a daily basis
- Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments lunch, recess/breaks/spares, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Participate in team meetings, IEP development, IPRC Reviews and transition planning meetings, as required
- Accompany/supervise students off school site field trips, TTC training, swimming excursions, life skills training, experiential learning opportunities (secondary students)
Educational Intervenor Autistic Early Intervention Pilot Program
York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Working with teachers to prep activities and materials that support lesson plans; posting on the bulletin boards
- Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required by the teacher
- Daily conferencing with class teacher to plan and debrief activities, sharing student observations
- Communicating with classroom and Learning Forum teachers to ensure Learning Development Plans are followed
Mental Health and Justice Worker
Margaret’s Community and Housing Support Services
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Conduct risk assessment for all individuals referred to the Mental Health and Justice Program
- Engage individuals in identifying needs, developing treatment plans, and providing on-going support as required (counseling, life skills development, accompaniment, crisis management, advocacy, and information/referral)
- Refer individuals to other appropriate community-based agencies (housing, specialized treatment, employment, financial, psychological and family considerations)
- Prepare reports, evaluations, correspondence and other documents relating to the individuals participation and compliance with required and recommended programming
- Liaise with all stakeholders (criminal justice personnel, other agency personnel, and family) and participate in case conferences
- Maintain an updated list of possible client referral options including: clinics, housing, vocational, income, mental health and community agencies, etc
Residential Counsellor
Fernie House Child & Youth Services
Toronto
10.2008 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Toronto, ON
- Effectively execute goals set out in case management meetings liaison with probation officers, Children’s Aid, and the youth, with school requirements, employment skills, life skills, and reintegration into the community
- Ensure the safety and security of residence, staff and the community at all times
- Superior communication skills- written, verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of various youth behaviour, especially related to youth in a residential setting with youth justice involvement
- Toronto, ON
Education
Child and Youth Care Fast Track Program -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2020
Community and Justice Services Diploma -
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON04.2009
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Priority management
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Organizational skills
- Self-management
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Engagement strategies
- Community resource liaison
- Health and safety
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- De-escalating and resolving conflicts
Highlights Of Qualifications And Skills
- Ability to think analytically while problem solving
- Proficiency in time and priority management, in order to meet deadlines
- Communication and conflict management skills to work as part of a team
- Initiative and organizational skills to be self-managed and strong interpersonal skills necessary for leading others
- Presently Training for First Aid CPR and AED certification
Certification
- Possession of a valid Ontario "G" Class Driver's License and use of own personal vehicle for community site visits.
Timeline
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Scarborough Health Network- Centenary Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Students with Exceptionalities (MID and Autism)
Toronto District School Board, Knob Hill Public School
10.2021 - 03.2023
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Humber River Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Educational Assistant Intensive Support – Severe to High Risk Needs
Toronto District School Board Eastview Public School
03.2015 - 10.2020
Educational Intervenor Autistic Early Intervention Pilot Program
York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 03.2015
Mental Health and Justice Worker
Margaret’s Community and Housing Support Services
03.2013 - 01.2014
Residential Counsellor
Fernie House Child & Youth Services
10.2008 - 04.2013
Child and Youth Care Fast Track Program -
George Brown College
Community and Justice Services Diploma -
Centennial College
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