Megan Cairns
Tweed,ON
Summary
Driven Educational Assistant with a proven track record at Hastings Prince Edward District School Board, enhancing student learning outcomes through individualized instruction and curriculum implementation. Excelled in providing student support and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Demonstrated exceptional group facilitation and advocacy, significantly improving client quality of life at Community Visions and Networking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board
12.2019 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
- Assist in classroom management, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
Developmental Services Worker
Community Visions and Networking
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote self-sufficiency and personal growth.
- Administered medication safely under strict guidelines, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Facilitated communication between clients and external service providers, ensuring access to necessary supports and resources.
- Demonstrated commitment to client-centered care by advocating for clients'' rights and needs, both within the organization and throughout the community.
- Promoted social integration by organizing group activities and outings within the community.
- Maintained detailed client records, ensuring accurate documentation of goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Improved quality of life for clients through compassionate care and assistance with daily tasks.
Community Development Worker
Continuing On In Education (COED)
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Support Individuals while on volunteer community placements.
- Adapt environment and activities to ensure safety, accessibility and to encourage participation.
- Plan and implement leisure and recreational activities for adults 18 to 65.
- Develop activities geared to individual goals and abilities.
- Record pertinent data as to attendance, performance and behaviors.
- Recruit, train, monitor and evaluate placement students and volunteers.
Education
Developmental Services Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON06-2016
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Special Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Individualized Instruction
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board
12.2019 - Current
Developmental Services Worker
Community Visions and Networking
01.2016 - 06.2020
Community Development Worker
Continuing On In Education (COED)
03.2015 - 06.2019
Developmental Services Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
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