Sanjana Chand
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Proactive and bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional offering 11 yrs of experience working with physically and mentally challenging students. Well versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual's unique needs. Attentive to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Careful provider of individualized care and supervision.
Multitasking professional with expertise in feeding and personal care. Attentive to student needs in and out of classroom. Considered respectful, hardworking and well-versed in special needs student support. Looking to bring a successful background in supporting people with special needs and be a valuable asset to the industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Worker
WJS
Vancouver, BC
03.2022 - Current
- Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Special Education Paraeducator
Vancouver School Board
Vancouver , BC
02.2013 - Current
- Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Kept over 15 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Attended meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Coached students on speech patterns using Augmentative/Alternative Communication methods.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities.
- Coordinated with teachers to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs and progress evaluations.
- Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans.
- Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to ensure quality learning experiences.
- Managed class of 20 students when teacher stepped out of room.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Led lessons on various subjects to classes averaging 5-7 special needs students with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders and genetic disabilities.
- Monitored students' use of personal medical equipment to encourage proper use and prevent injury.
- Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Administered coursework devised by teachers according to lesson plans.
- Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing.
- Engaged and supported students with differing learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents and personnel to facilitate program growth and ensure positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Amplified knowledge in classroom management, student engagement, activity planning and student goal setting through continuing education courses.
- Support students with physical disabilities with feeding, lifting, using walker/standing frames, participating in various activities during physical education class, playing drums during music class.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Stenberg College
Surrey, BCSkills
- Individual instruction
- Teacher assistance
- IEP goals
- Patient
- Lifting
- Personal care
- Feeding
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Educational support
- Social integration
- Behavioral plan management
- Fluent in English and Hindi
- Special needs
- Behavior modification
- Enrichment activities
- Proficient with Eye-gaze system, Clicker 6&7 ,Word, Email
- Safety understanding
- Arts and crafts
- Behavioral improvements
Timeline
Residence Worker
WJS
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Vancouver School Board
02.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Stenberg College
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