Rebecca Ellis

I am responsible for the family of schools five on the Positive Culture and Well Being Team. I asses the needs in the school and provide proactive and responsive support tailored to the specific school community and their needs. I collaborate with educators, admin, public health nurses and other paraprofessionals to respond holistically to the needs of the school community. I have created and implemented mental health and well being programming as well as used the resources produced and provided by HWDSB Reimagining Wellness.

• Extensive experience with the Autism Community Class as well as delivered support for integrated student and the Student Success Centres
• Developed and implemented safety plans and IEP goals
• Facilitated effective behaviour management including tracking and planning for incentive systems
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams effectively
• Able to develop therapeutic relationships which lead to positive experiences and successful outcomes
• Communicates effectively with parents and guardians using cultural sensitivity and equity standards
• Extensive understanding of Google Classroom and Google Meet and the ability to engage students via technology
• Key Experience and Skills
• Dedicated, caring and responsible education professional who is deeply committed to supporting teachers and students
• Patient, upbeat and creative in tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs and learning styles
• Flexible and accommodating in order to support special education teachers and students within self-contained as well as integrated classrooms
• Support instructional activities, learner engagement, classroom management and behavior modification goals
• Follow school policies, teacher guidelines and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achievement of learning outcomes
• Provide customized assistance to children with a variety of special needs and make positive contributions to optimize learner engagement