Paula Amorim
Guelph,Ontario
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Educational Assistant
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Guelph
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization techniques.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Developmental Support Worker
Karis Disability Services
Guelph, Ontario
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, budgeting, housekeeping duties.
- Collaborated with other professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, medical staff members to ensure the best possible care for the clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Assisted in developing effective behavioral management strategies for challenging behaviors.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss client progress toward goals set forth in individual service plans.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
International Language Instructor - Portuguese
Halton Catholic District School Board
Oakville, ON
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed age-appropriate activities in Portuguese to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Psychotherapist
self-employed
São Paulo - Brazil
02.2011 - 01.2017
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
FMU- Facudades Metropolianas Unidas
São Paulo - Brazil01.2011
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Management
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Supervising Student Activities
- Bilingual in English and Portuguese
- Child Development
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Emergency Response Training
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Psychological First Aid
- First Aid & CPR Level C
Timeline
Supply Educational Assistant
Wellington Catholic District School Board
02.2024 - Current
Developmental Support Worker
Karis Disability Services
12.2021 - Current
International Language Instructor - Portuguese
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2018 - 12.2021
Psychotherapist
self-employed
02.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
FMU- Facudades Metropolianas Unidas
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Psychological First Aid
- First Aid & CPR Level C
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