Omowunmi Alaka
Dieppe,New Brunswickick
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRACTICUM)
Moncton Headstart
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Kindergarten Teacher
Confab Nursery And Primary School
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and educational activities for children aged [specific age group]
- Assisted with classroom management, including maintaining a positive learning environment and addressing behavioral issues
- Supported children with their personal and social development, fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on children’s progress and well-being
LITERATURE TEACHER
Odo-Ona Girls Grammer School
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies.
WELFARE/SOCIAL WORKER
Forum Africa Organization (N.G.O)
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Taking care of homeless children, providing them with the basic amenities e.g., clothes, shelter, and food
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
SUPPORT WORKER
CHARITY HOME
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Kindergarten Teacher
Confab Nursery And Primary School
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Educational Assistant (PRACTICUM)
Moncton HeadStart
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Skilled in High Scope approach that encourage to develop children’s sense of competence, choices, social interactions, exploration of their physical area based on their ideas and experiences, and ability to make decisions and solve problems themselves in a safe and secure environment
- Arranging daily routines, building children’s language skills, working with them through conflict while allowing them to make decisions and solve problems that are personally meaningful to them.
Education
GED -
Oulton College
Moncton, NB06.2024
High School Diploma -
Longford International School
Lagos, Nigeria07.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Calm Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CPR/FIRST AIDS
- CANFASD
- ASK
- MORE
- ASSIST
- NVCI
Extraskills
ABILITY TO PERFORM
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Chest compression
Understand Cultural Diversity perspectives.
Recognize Suicide warnings, trauma signs, and related behaviors.
Ability to Safe TALK
Ability to engage in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Good knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint packages
Basic knowledge of vocational skills in Tailoring, Textile Dyeing, hat and Beadwork
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Traveling
- Listening to music
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRACTICUM)
Moncton Headstart
04.2024 - 06.2024
Educational Assistant (PRACTICUM)
Moncton HeadStart
04.2024 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Confab Nursery And Primary School
03.2022 - 06.2023
LITERATURE TEACHER
Odo-Ona Girls Grammer School
01.2022 - 02.2023
WELFARE/SOCIAL WORKER
Forum Africa Organization (N.G.O)
02.2018 - 12.2021
SUPPORT WORKER
CHARITY HOME
07.2016 - 01.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Confab Nursery And Primary School
07.2016 - 10.2018
GED -
Oulton College
High School Diploma -
Longford International School
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