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Paola Mata

Scarborough,ON

Summary

With a proven track record at Durham District School Board, I excel in supporting students with exceptionalities and behavior disorders, leveraging skills in Autism Spectrum Support and fostering trust. My approach enhances classroom atmosphere and promotes inclusive education, demonstrating significant advancements in both group and individual instruction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Educational Assistant

Durham District School Board
04.2024 - Current

Support students in completing assigned task with specific time frames.

Assist with students with exceptionalities.

Monitor Students with behavior disorders.

LTA Educational Assistant

Fairport Beach PS
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.

LTA Educational Assistant

West Lynde PS
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assist with students with exceptionalities
  • Supported children with Autism in a SSP classroom.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials.
  • Provide physical support for child in wheelchair,and walker.

LTA Educational Assistant

Lester B Pearson PS
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for exceptional children to ensure their educational needs were met.
  • Demonstrate patients and understanding when working with difficult behaviors exhibited by some special needs students.
  • Incorporate principles from Applied Behavior Analysis into instruction for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth

School Play Care
01.2021 - 12.2021

Support Children with emotional regulation and behavioral difficulties


Communicate effectively with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement

Supported children with Autism



Education

No Degree - BMS Ref

DDSB
Durham, ON
12-2022

Certificate of Achievement - Traumatic Stress in Children

National Child And Traumatic Stress Network
Online
11-2022

Mental Health

Centre of Addictions And Mental Health
03-2009

Diploma - Addiction And Community Services

Everest
05-2008

Skills

  • Learning Disabilities Support
  • Teacher Support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Autism Spectrum Support
  • Heath promotion
  • Picture exchange communication PECS
  • Global developmental delay & life learning skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Supply Educational Assistant

Durham District School Board
04.2024 - Current

LTA Educational Assistant

Fairport Beach PS
09.2023 - 04.2024

LTA Educational Assistant

West Lynde PS
10.2022 - 06.2023

LTA Educational Assistant

Lester B Pearson PS
01.2022 - 07.2022

Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth

School Play Care
01.2021 - 12.2021

No Degree - BMS Ref

DDSB

Certificate of Achievement - Traumatic Stress in Children

National Child And Traumatic Stress Network

Mental Health

Centre of Addictions And Mental Health

Diploma - Addiction And Community Services

Everest
Paola Mata