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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 Hill
09-2006

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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