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Pamela Kenyon

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dedicated Behavior Support Specialist with a proven track record in managing student behavior and aligning support initiatives with organizational objectives through collaboration and innovative strategies. Recognized for exceptional communication and analytical skills, consistently driving positive outcomes in diverse educational settings. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes student success and well-being. Passionate about leveraging expertise to enhance behavioral interventions and contribute to a thriving learning atmosphere.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behaviour Education Assistant - ABA

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
02.2019 - Current
  • Travel between schools daily to support students and staff
  • Utilize evidence-based approaches to design effective intervention strategies that meet the unique needs of each student
  • Conducted training sessions for staff, promoting best practices in instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Coach and model behaviour reduction strategies that enable the student to be successful in their day
  • Communicate effectively with classroom team members, ensuring consistency in approach and alignment of goals across all providers,
  • Develop and implement behaviour intervention plans to improve student success.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies, SLP, OT, social workers, and behaviour management providers to ensure a holistic approach to support
  • Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and make adjustments to skill acquisition program to achieve 80% mastery
  • Support individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of students and families
  • Provide emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
  • Evaluate program effectiveness through observations and feedback, driving continuous improvement in educational offerings.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform teaching practices.

Early Childhood Educator DECE

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
09.2013 - Feb2019

3Classroom management for 23-30 students

  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and promote effective communication.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged exploration and creativity among students.
  • Coordinated activities that promoted social skills, emotional development, and teamwork among children.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.

Education

Diploma - Autism And Behavioural Sciences

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton
11.2021

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton
11.2013

Diploma - Educational Assistant Program

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton
11.2012

Skills

  • Autism Awareness Train the Trainer - BMS
  • Skilled in behavior management strategies
  • Roots of Empathy program instructor
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Mental Health Awareness Training - Safe Talk
  • FBA data analysis
  • Strategy Development and Implementation
  • Effective Cross-Team Communication
  • Adaptive Teaching Methods
  • Environmental Enrichment Strategies
  • Teacher Collaboration and guidance
  • Design and implementation of behavior support plans
  • BMS Crisis Response Skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Affiliations

Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care

College of Early Childhood Educators (DECE)



Positions with HWCDSB

o Facilitator - After-School Skills Development Program

o Connect the Dots – Summer Program

o PEERS – Program Supervisor

o Communication of Learning Writing Team 2017

Certification

Florida Institute of Technology 40 hour - RBT

Geneva Sonderly 40 hour - RBT

Geneva Sonderly Functional Behaviour Assessment

Udemy - Oppositional Defiant Disorder

ABA Works in the Classroom for Kindergarten I and II

Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMS)

Autism Awareness Train the Trainer - BMS

Roots of Empathy Instructor

Tools for Life

Zones of Regulation

SAFE Talk

Timeline

Behaviour Education Assistant - ABA

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
02.2019 - Current

Early Childhood Educator DECE

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
09.2013 - Feb2019

Diploma - Autism And Behavioural Sciences

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Educational Assistant Program

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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