SAIQA KHAN
Brampton,ON
Summary
Coordinated and diligent educational assistant skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for students with varied needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD & HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
01.2019 - Current
- Develop strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Support students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Enhance classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improve student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assist classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Support Worker
Community Living North Halton
01.2007 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Develop strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Keep clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguard client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Maintain detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promote community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Teaching Assistant
Community Living North Halton
01.2007 - 03.2019
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Also, assisted with mobility, communication, and personal hygiene.
Teaching Assistant
Conestoga Public School
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
assistant
family day
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted lead teachers in a variety of functions, including observing, supervising and disciplining children with special needs along with completing organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment.
supply child care assistant
kiddies manor daycare centre
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Cared for children when parents and other caregivers were unavailable
- Attended to children’s basic needs, such as playing and feeding.
child care assistant
peekaboo daycare centre
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care
- Prepared meals and organized mealtimes and snacks for children
- Helped children maintain good hygiene.
Education
Mayfield High School
sheridan college
sheridan college
Diploma - Apprenticeship - Developmental Support Worker
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON12.2024
08.2024
Diploma - Daycare Management
Education Direct
Toronto12.2002
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Special Education
- Inclusive Teaching
- Individualized Instruction
- Motivational Techniques
- Family Communication
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom support
Certification
- NVCI
- Back Care & Lifting
- Children's Meds
- Safe Management and CPR/First Aid
- True Colors Temperament & Personality Typing
- ASD
- Teacher's Talk
- Sensory Profile
Timeline
Educational Assistant
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD & HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
01.2019 - Current
Support Worker
Community Living North Halton
01.2007 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Community Living North Halton
01.2007 - 03.2019
assistant
family day
01.2004 - 01.2005
child care assistant
peekaboo daycare centre
01.2003 - 01.2004
Teaching Assistant
Conestoga Public School
01.2000 - 01.2006
supply child care assistant
kiddies manor daycare centre
01.2000 - 01.2005
Mayfield High School
sheridan college
sheridan college
Diploma - Apprenticeship - Developmental Support Worker
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Diploma - Daycare Management
Education Direct
- NVCI
- Back Care & Lifting
- Children's Meds
- Safe Management and CPR/First Aid
- True Colors Temperament & Personality Typing
- ASD
- Teacher's Talk
- Sensory Profile
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