LEVITE UKE
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Applewood Public School, excelling in tailored learning assistance and effective team collaboration. Proven ability to support special needs behaviors and ensure student safety, fostering an inclusive environment. Skilled in documentation and reporting, committed to enhancing educational experiences for all learners.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Worker
Bethesda Community Services
St. Catharines, Canada
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided personal care and ADL support including hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting.
- Advocated for individuals’ rights while supporting autonomy, safety, and high-quality care.
- Implemented individualized care plans aligned with client goals and behavioural strategies.
- Monitored, administered, and documented prescribed medications according to protocol.
- Maintained detailed documentation including progress notes, incident reports, appointments, and financial records.
- Supported clients in daily transitions, outings, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
- Identified behavioural changes and reported concerns promptly to supervisors.
- Ensured a safe environment by following health protocols, hazard prevention, and emergency response procedures.
Educational Assistant (Volunteer)
Applewood Public School
St. Catharines, Canada
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported students with transitioning throughout the learning environment, reinforcing routines and expectations.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to reinforce learning concepts and improve comprehension.
- Assisted teachers with classroom setup, activity preparation, stations, and daily lesson support.
- Monitored student safety indoors, outdoors, during recess, and during arrival/dismissal routines.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs and medical requirements, ensuring dignity and inclusion.
- Assisted struggling students by recognizing challenges and offering additional support to reinforce learning targets.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitation for optimal learning conditions.
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to uphold food safety standards.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols for compliance.
- Coordinated cooking and plating processes with team members during peak service hours.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Executed food plating and presentation standards to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously to meet demand during busy periods.
Sales Associate
Sport Chek
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated customer selection of sports equipment and apparel tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured visually appealing merchandise displays through diligent organization of store appearance.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to achieve daily sales goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Employed point-of-sale systems for accurate transactions and comprehensive inventory oversight.
- Conducted surveillance on sales floor to deter theft, reporting any suspicious behavior.
- Addressed customer complaints efficiently, maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.
- Performed cashier responsibilities, including payment processing, receipt issuance, and change calculation.
- Restocked inventory as necessary to guarantee product availability for customers.
Education
College Diploma - Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support
Niagara College
Welland, ON04.2023
Skills
- Support for special needs behaviors
- Supervision in classroom settings
- Tailored learning assistance
- Documentation skills and reporting
- Safety procedures and de-escalation techniques
- Support for daily living activities
- ABA-informed practices
- Effective team communication and collaboration
- Engagement strategies for students
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- AODA Certification
- WHMIS
- Workers Health and Safety Awareness
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Gender-Based Analysis Plus
- Safety Care Training
Community Service And Volunteer Work
Learning Disability Association of Niagara Region, Supported instructional preparation, administered assessments, operated AV equipment, and assisted teachers with reinforcing learning materials and lesson execution.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Developmental Support Worker
Bethesda Community Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
Educational Assistant (Volunteer)
Applewood Public School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
07.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Sport Chek
06.2022 - 08.2022
College Diploma - Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support
Niagara College