Laura Thompson

Educational professional with proven track record in supporting classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs. Effective at fostering positive learning environment and employing instructional support techniques. Experienced professional with a variety of transferable skills and knowledge.

• Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
• Supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of students from elementary to secondary ages.

• Teacher of English, Lighthouse Foundation, 01/01/20
• Host Family, Fresh Air Fund, 01/01/09, 12/31/11
• Coach, Haldimand Soccer Association, 01/01/07
• Volunteer, Mary Poppins Preschool and River Heights Elementary School, 01/01/06, 12/31/20

• Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Brantford, ON, Worked with visually impaired clients to enhance daily living skills, safety and social access.
• W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind, Brantford, ON, Worked with visually impaired children to enhance daily living skills, safety and social access.
• Big Sisters Association of Welland, Welland, ON, Participated in a variety of clinically supervised field work placements providing one-on-one counseling to clients.
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind, St. Catharines, ON, Served as intake worker, assessed client needs, recommended services and demonstrated visual aids.
• Hospice Niagara, Niagara, ON, Visited terminal patients, providing company and comfort.

• First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification.
• Behavioural Management System (BMS)
• Defensive Driving Certificate
• Suicide Prevention Certificate