Michelle Hopper
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Special Needs Assistant at the Toronto District School Board, adept at implementing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in behavior management and emotional support, I excel in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes and promote positive behavior reinforcement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Toronto District School Board
01.2017 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during classroom activities and transitions.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Monitored student behaviour and provided guidance as needed throughout the day.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Educational Assistant
Durham District School Board
Whitby, Ontario
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground and other school areas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
Direct Care Worker
MukiBaum Association
01.2008 - 09.2014
- Maintain classroom, Adult Day Program within the MukiBaum Sensory Motor Campus
- Provide people who have a variety of disabilities, including non-verbal, with emotional, physical and educational support in a therapeutic manner
- Focus on the individual sensory needs of each person served using sensory integration, sensory diets and individual treatment plans
Assistant Residential Supervisor
East York Residential Services
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Full time residential counsellor
- Service vulnerable youth and adults with complex, multiple diagnoses
Residential Counsellor
Gifford Contract Homes
06.2001 - 07.2006
- Service at risk youth, clients of the Ministry of Child and Youth Services, in open custody and open detention residential settings
Education
Diploma - Correctional Worker
Centennial College
04-2002
Skills
- Support individualized education
- Behavior management
- Social skills development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Specialized support techniques
- Safety supervision
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
Certification
- Sensory Integration
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid and CPR
- Youth Management Assessment Training
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Toronto District School Board
01.2017 - Current
Educational Assistant
Durham District School Board
09.2014 - 01.2017
Direct Care Worker
MukiBaum Association
01.2008 - 09.2014
Assistant Residential Supervisor
East York Residential Services
02.2007 - 09.2008
Residential Counsellor
Gifford Contract Homes
06.2001 - 07.2006
Diploma - Correctional Worker
Centennial College
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