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Marijana Radosavcev

Surrey,BC

Summary

I am a multi-talented and versatile Educational Assistant with 16 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

In addition, I am also a dedicated and caring Child and Youth Care Worker with 10 years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and challenging youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling. I am able to analyze situations quickly, effectively and accurately and work independently to implement an effective and appropriate course of action as required.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

BURNABY SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2007 - Current
  • Creating strategies to meet the needs of special education students such as individual education planning
  • Designing and implementing a point system to encourage positive behaviour
  • Establishing a safe play environment for students
  • Collecting daily data on the progress of each student
  • Leading activities that develop students’ physical, emotional and social growth
  • Working with Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Counselors and Occupational therapists in developing individual planning for each child
  • Providing support to help students with special needs learn and grow
  • Supporting student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Partnering with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives
  • Overseeing students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Using behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Providing behavioural support to challenging youth who are associated with the Alternate Program

Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

Alternate Shelter Society
01.2013 - Current
  • Providing care, support and guidance for youth ages 13-18 who are in a crisis situation
  • Providing group and individual support sessions for enrichment, education and life skill development
  • Communicating with Social Workers, School Officials and Guardians about individual progress and overall well-being of the youth in care
  • Writing daily, weekly and monthly logs and reports concerning youth activities, behaviors, incidents and overall progress
  • Collaborating with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to youth in need
  • Assisting youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter, addressing medical needs and accessing treatment and counseling
  • Building solid and trusting rapport with youth and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
  • Supervising and training staff members, providing guidance and support in crisis situations, and upholding regulations and policies

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC

Certificate - Special Education

Langara College
Vancouver, BC
04.2005

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Langara College
Vancouver, BC
06.2004

Certificate -

First Aid With CPR Level C
2022

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to creatively problem solve
  • Facilitating conflict resolution
  • Leadership and class management skills
  • Determining appropriate course of action while following procedure
  • Skilled in developing interpersonal relationships across socioeconomic and generational levels
  • Proficient in report writing
  • Expertise in behaviour assessment and management
  • Developing individual education and safety plans

Timeline

Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

Alternate Shelter Society
01.2013 - Current

Educational Assistant

BURNABY SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Thompson River University

Certificate - Special Education

Langara College

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Langara College

Certificate -

First Aid With CPR Level C

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