Richard Lwasa
North York,ON
Summary
Skilled Education Assistant with a proven track record at Toronto District School Board, enhancing student success through differentiated instruction and crisis intervention. Expert in autism spectrum support, demonstrated by significant behavior improvement in Community Living Toronto clients. Combines empathy with educational assistance to achieve notable client progress, leveraging both hard and soft skills for optimal outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant
Toronto District School Board
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Autisim Associate
Community Living Toronto
02.2012 - 03.2018
- Reduced challenging behaviors in clients through the implementation of behavior intervention plans and proactive strategies.
- Improved daily living activities for individuals with autism through personalized skill development plans.
- Coordinated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent care for clients across various settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of autism support services.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing tailored support and coaching sessions.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adapting individualized programs as needed for optimal results.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Developmental Services Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON06.2012
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Differentiated Instruction Life Skills
- Development Student Supervision
- Crisis management and Intervention skills
- Educational assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Special needs
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPI certification
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Education Assistant
Toronto District School Board
01.2021 - 07.2024
Autisim Associate
Community Living Toronto
02.2012 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts - Developmental Services Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
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