Rebecca Bauer
London
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional with solid background in providing respite care to families and individuals. Motivated to help children and adults develop, learn and reach their full potential while using evidence based interventions. Known for creating safe and nurturing environment while delivering personalized support tailored to each client's needs. Demonstrated expertise in managing daily activities and fostering emotional well-being through effective communication and empathy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
The Salvation Army
01.2022 - Current
- Ensure the physical, emotional, and medical needs of program participants during their stay
- Provide intervention for any behavioural challenges
- Liaise with parents, caregivers, and community partners as required
- Shift coordinator responsibilities including dispensing medication and charting, safety checks, and intake and discharge functions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Plan and implement activities for adults during Saturday Hangouts
Educational Assistant
Thames Valley District School Board
03.2019 - Current
- Develop 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 and teaching staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe College
London, ON06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON06.2001
Skills
- Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment
- Small group and individualized instruction
- Organized and proactive
- Behaviour support strategies
- Experience with diverse populations
- Promote participation and inclusivity
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications
- Emotional support
- Developmental disabilities expertise
Certification
- Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) 2024
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 2024
- First Aid & CPR 2023
- ABA for Educators Level 1&2
- Facilitating Independence and Inclusion Training
- TRACKS
- De-MySifying Aggressive Behaviour
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
The Salvation Army
01.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Thames Valley District School Board
03.2019 - Current
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brock University
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