Melissa Currier
Sydenham,ON
Summary
Dynamic and passionate, with a proven track record at Limestone District School Board. Excelled in fostering student growth with empathy and effective communication. Fluent in English and French, showcasing exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills that would translate exceptionally well in a customer service position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Limestone District School Board
04.2001 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- 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 decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Direct Care Worker
St-Lawrence Youth Association
07.1999 - 09.2000
- Enhanced personal and home safety by conducting thorough room searches for contraband items.
- Updated record-keeping systems regularly, contributing to accurate tracking of offender populations and efficient allocation of resources within the facility.
- Aided in the prevention of escape attempts by routinely inspecting facility perimeters and addressing any vulnerabilities found.
- Fostered positive relationships with offenders by demonstrating empathy and understanding, promoting a more cooperative environment among the youth population.
- Improved behavior by enforcing strict rules, expectations and maintaining consistent communication.
- Assisted with the processing of new offenders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion of necessary procedures.
- Collaborated with all staff to address offender concerns promptly, ensuring appropriate care was received as needed.
- Contributed to effective rehabilitation programs by coordinating with staff and offering guidance to offenders on available resources.
- Maintained order during meal times, recreation periods, and other daily activities to ensure a stable environment.
- Supported successful reintegration efforts by mentoring offenders nearing release dates and providing guidance on life skills.
- Facilitated safe transportation of offenders between facilities or during off-site appointments, minimizing potential risks during transit.
- Promoted a respectful environment within the house community through fair treatment of all offenders regardless of background.
- Reduced incidents of violence through regular monitoring of offender interactions and proactive intervention.
- Supported fellow staff during high-stress situations, providing backup and guidance when needed to maintain order and stability within the house.
- Observed and supervised offenders throughout visits, meal time, recreation and phone calls.
- Escorted offenders to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
Correctional Worker Diploma - Human Studies
St-Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06.1999
Skills
- excellent communication skills
- fluent in English and French
- highly organized
- excellent problem solver
- patient/empathetic
- great people skills
- highly adaptable
- great listener
- passion to satisfy customer's needs
- quick learner
- creative thinker
- excellent time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Limestone District School Board
04.2001 - Current
Direct Care Worker
St-Lawrence Youth Association
07.1999 - 09.2000
Correctional Worker Diploma - Human Studies
St-Lawrence College
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