Lidia Pearson
Salt Spring Island,BC
Summary
Friendly and caring Educational Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and self-regulated.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant - On Call
School District 64
Salt Spring Island
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
Disability Support Worker
Gulf Islands Families Together Society
Salt Spring Island
03.2011 - 05.2024
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported clients to prepare and build capacity to achieve their goals.
Care Worker
Meadowbrook Seniors Residence
Salt Spring Island
04.2015 - 11.2021
- Assisted residents with housekeeping needs.
- Provided companionship by engaging in meaningful conversations with elderly clients.
Preschool Teacher
Clanmore Montessori School
Oakville
09.1998 - 06.2006
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students
- Provided instruction in practical life skills, language, mathematics, science, art, music and other areas according to Montessori philosophy.
- Created a nurturing, supportive learning environment that encouraged children to explore and learn independently.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Infant And Toddler
Toronto Montessori Institute
Richmond Hill09-2006
Skills
- Special Education
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Calm and patient
- Positive Reinforcement
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Special Needs Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility support
- Life Skills Training
Timeline
Educational Assistant - On Call
School District 64
02.2024 - Current
Care Worker
Meadowbrook Seniors Residence
04.2015 - 11.2021
Disability Support Worker
Gulf Islands Families Together Society
03.2011 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Clanmore Montessori School
09.1998 - 06.2006
Early Childhood Education - Infant And Toddler
Toronto Montessori Institute
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