NATALIE KAUFMANN
Niagara Falls,Ontario
Summary
Friendly and outgoing. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Patient demeanor creates environment where people feel comfortable, promoting excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2004 - Current
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Manage resources efficiently by organizing materials, implenting programs individually to students with special needs, tracking behaviours and preparing resources necessary for daily instruction.
- Support students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Supervise students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Oversee groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Facilitate small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Serve as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
- Develop strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
10.1994 - 08.2004
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Niagara College
Welland, ON2006
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Behavioral support
- Effective Communication
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2004 - Current
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
10.1994 - 08.2004
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Niagara College
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