Nicole Paton
London,Canada
Summary
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Therapist
Nurturing Behaviours
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to children with ASD, prepare for ABA sessions, collect and graph data, create strong relationships with children aged 2-18 years old, communicate with parents, implement reinforcement systems and behaviour plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to student development and success.
- Enhanced emotional regulation skills within students by teaching coping strategies such as deep breathing exercises during challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, treatment plans, and session notes for documentation purposes.
- Evaluated student performance regularly using various assessment tools to adjust therapy plans accordingly for optimal growth.
- Boosted social interaction abilities for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through structured play activities and group exercises.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2014 - Current
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, observe children, provide assessments, conduct parent-teacher interviews, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as curriculum planning, child development theories, and classroom management strategies.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Supported diverse learning needs of children with tailored lesson plans and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Corporal – Weapons Technician
Canadian Army Reserves – London Support Company
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Lead section during weekly parade nights and exercises, command a crew during Repairs and Recoveries, and attend training on various weapons systems.
- Safeguarded personnel safety with strict adherence to safety protocols during weapons handling and testing.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and professional attitude.
- Enhanced weapons functionality by conducting thorough inspections and performing necessary repairs.
- Contributed to mission success by ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks related to weapons maintenance and repair.
- Continuously updated knowledge on emerging technologies, evolving weapons systems, and advances in maintenance techniques, ensuring the ability to provide expert guidance on a wide range of weapon platforms.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
Registered Early Childhood Educator / Scheduler
London Bridge Childcare – Huron Heights
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate learning programs, assessed children's learning, participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings, and maintained staff/child ratios.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Adapted scheduling methods to fit unique demands of diverse staff.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies -
Guelph-Humber University
05.2025
Seneca College
06.2013
Early Childhood Education -
Sheridan College
06.2010
Medical Office Administration Diploma -
Thames Valley College
06.2008
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Early Intervention Strategies
- Functional Communication Training
- Behavior management techniques
- Augmentative Communication Devices
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Represented Canada at the 2023 Functional Fitness Masters Champions, in Richmond B.C.
- Won multiple medals in CrossFit at local and International competitions 2018-current
- Achieved Top Candidate by completing Basic Military Qualifications top of group. 2017
- Achieved my weapons technician certification for small arms and hand grenades. 2018
- Supported OpLentus (Home Deployment) with local flooding 2021
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Instructor Therapist
Nurturing Behaviours
07.2024 - Current
Corporal – Weapons Technician
Canadian Army Reserves – London Support Company
08.2016 - 05.2024
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2014 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator / Scheduler
London Bridge Childcare – Huron Heights
11.2012 - 08.2014
Seneca College
Early Childhood Education -
Sheridan College
Medical Office Administration Diploma -
Thames Valley College
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies -
Guelph-Humber University
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