Melissa Code
Barrhead,AB
Summary
Proactive Educational Assistant with extensive experience in supporting early elementary classrooms. Skilled in adapting lessons for special needs students, facilitating social-emotional growth, and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Strong background in tailored instruction, literacy development, and positive reinforcement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Northern Gateway Public School Central School
2023.09 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Worked in a Grade 2 & Kindergarten classroom.
Educational Assistant
Northern Gateway Public Schools Pat Hardy School
2019.10 - 2023.06
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Preformed clerical duties for the classroom teacher
- · Worked in a Grade 1, Grade 2 & Kindergarten Classroom
Educational Assistant (3 Month Contract)
Ecole St Mary's School
2018.04 - 2018.06
- Worked under teacher’s direction to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable classroom
- Worked one-on-one with a student with special needs
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Worked in a Grade 1 and Kindergarten classroom
Education
Educational Assistant Diploma -
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, Alberta (studied Online While Working)12.2021
High School Diploma -
Gravenhurst High School
Gravenhurst, ON06.2004
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Literacy development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
- Elementary Education
- Patience
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Northern Gateway Public School Central School
2023.09 - Current
Educational Assistant
Northern Gateway Public Schools Pat Hardy School
2019.10 - 2023.06
Educational Assistant (3 Month Contract)
Ecole St Mary's School
2018.04 - 2018.06
Educational Assistant Diploma -
Lethbridge College
High School Diploma -
Gravenhurst High School
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