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Paula Johnson

Sudbury,Canada

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in delivering quality service to diverse populations. Proven ability to support and enhance the educational experience as a Teaching Assistant, focusing on student instruction and engagement. Committed to improving academic performance and fostering positive relationships with students from various backgrounds. Seeking to leverage multifaceted skills in an Educational Assistant role to contribute to student success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Community Living Greater Sudbury-Community Services
Greater Sudbury, ON
03.2024 - Current
  • Guide individuals with developmental challenges through social skills enhancement, recreational involvement, Life Skills training, and fostering community inclusion
  • Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.

Peer Supporter/Debrief

Northern initiative for Social Action
Greater Sudbury, ON
06.2022 - Current
  • Peer Support- Cofacilitated psychoeducational sessions tailored to clients’ unique needs- Client focused, professional oral and written communication. active listening and crisis intervention
  • Managed conflicts respectfully in a timely manner to provide better quality of service. Organized, maintained, and updated information in computer databases. Reception duties and correct offices practices

Direct Support Professional

Christian Horizons
Greater Sudbury, ON
11.2005 - 04.2021
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support. Held Self Managing Work Team roles of Support Coordinator, Finance coordinator and Scheduling/QHR Coordinator, and assisted Manager to prepare for several Program assessment/audits, accreditation. maintained filing system, up-dated in-house policy and procedures, emergency response/fire plans, etc. Facilitated personal plans. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (family, medical, clinical) to develop comprehensive support strategies for each person’s unique needs.

Skills

  • Life skills training
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Session facilitation
  • Student supervision
  • Individualized education plans
  • Personal care assistance
  • Documentation management
  • Autism support
  • Program assessment
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Accreditation management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Data entry and communication
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Homework assistance
  • Goal setting practices

Physical therapy support

  • Motivational techniques
  • Positive reinforcement methods

Family communication

Certification

Addiction Counsellor (2000) Ontario Business College

Developmental Service Worker (2010) Loyalist College

Leadership CERT – University of Waterloo

Leading People to Effectiveness

Getting More Life Out of Your Time

Understanding Human Behavior

Team building and team dimensions

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Applied Medication

First Aid CPR

Safe Management

Mental health First Aid

Assist . Suicide Prevention

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Community Living Greater Sudbury-Community Services
03.2024 - Current

Peer Supporter/Debrief

Northern initiative for Social Action
06.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Christian Horizons
11.2005 - 04.2021

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