Melissa Thomas
Cumberland House,SK
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Northern Light School Division 113
2022.09 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Nechapanuk Child & Family Services
Cumberland House Cree Nation
2020.06 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Pharmacy Assistant
Rubicon Pharmacies
2019.03 - 2021.03
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
Educational Assistant
Nisto Awasisak Memorial School
2017.08 - 2018.06
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Education
Early Childhood Education
North West College
North Battleford, SK06.2017
Youth Care Worker
North West College (NWC)
North Battleford, SK06.2014
High School Diploma -
Ministik Community School
Cumberland House, SK06.2002
Skills
- Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Educational Strategies
- IEP Familiarity
- Activity Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Skill-Building Support
- Special Education
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Reading and Writing Support
- Behavior Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Tutor Students
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Teach Social Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Creating Visual Displays
- Student Health and Safety
- Material Preparation
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Northern Light School Division 113
2022.09 - Current
Nechapanuk Child & Family Services
Cumberland House Cree Nation
2020.06 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Rubicon Pharmacies
2019.03 - 2021.03
Educational Assistant
Nisto Awasisak Memorial School
2017.08 - 2018.06
Early Childhood Education
North West College
Youth Care Worker
North West College (NWC)
High School Diploma -
Ministik Community School
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