Michelle Bauer
1213 TWP RD 535 Parkland County
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with experience at Sturgeon Public Schools, adept at supporting students with special needs through personalized instruction and emotional support. Skilled in fostering positive classroom environments and enhancing student comprehension. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. CPR and first aid course scheduled for May.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Sturgeon Public Schools
03.2023 - 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.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
School Bus Driver
Parkland Transportaion
02.2001 - 06.2019
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Maintained record of impeccable punctuality, ensuring that students arrived at school and home on time.
- Strengthened community relations by participating in school events and activities, representing transportation team positively.
- Engaged positively with students and fostered a supportive and respectful atmosphere on the bus.
- Reduced anxiety for parents with clear communication about schedules, delays, and safety measures in place.
- Assisted children with special needs in boarding and alighting bus, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Built trust and rapport with students, encouraging respectful and kind interactions among passengers.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
Photo Radar Officer
Global Traffic Group
07.2011 - 07.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Generated reports detailing shift activity and incidents.
- Prepared accurate reports regarding incident details and submitted them to appropriate authorities within established time frames.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities through reports and logbooks.
- Managed emergency situations calmly by coordinating resources effectively.
- Testified in court to present evidence and serve as a witness under oath.
- Operated automated traffic enforcement equipment, within the Alberta automated traffic enforcement guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
M.E Lazerte
Edmonton, AB06-1991
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Homework assistance
- Behavioral support
- Peer mentoring
- Test preparation
- Emotional support
- Reading and writing support
- Helping students with special needs
- CPR and first aid ,will be taking course in May
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Sturgeon Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
Photo Radar Officer
Global Traffic Group
07.2011 - 07.2018
School Bus Driver
Parkland Transportaion
02.2001 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
M.E Lazerte
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