Sarah Eddy
Fort McMurray,Alberta
Summary
Energetic and hard working Elementary Educational Assistant/Cadet Youth worker. Skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with a proactive approach. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Passionate about helping children and offers proven skills developed over the last 23 years of related experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Fort McMurray Catholic School Board
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning;
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations;
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing different instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs;
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Cadet Officer - (Casual)
Department of National Defense - Cadet Instructor Cadre
2 2001 - Current
- Member of the Canadian Air Force Reservist, as a cadet organization administrator;
- Safety, supervision, administration and training of cadets;
- Reviewed, confirmed and submitted all staff work hours;
- Copied, logged and scanned all supporting documentation;
- Enrolled each new cadet into the Department of National Defense database;
- Corresponded with forces members, squadron staff and parents regularly.
Full Circle Mentoring Analyst (Contract)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wood Buffalo
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided casework support in accordance with National Standards;
- Accepted and documented applications of potential volunteers and clients, including parent, guardian, child and youth;
- Conducted reference checks on volunteers and facilitators;
- Assisted in managing intake of children and youth;
- Maintained effective communication with coworkers, clients, service delivery volunteers, school liaisons, school principals and program partners;
- Provided regular reports to program manager;
- Created efficiencies with online shared network;
- Supported in fundraising initiatives
Human Resources Coordinator & Orientation Coordinator
KMC Mining Corporation
02.2011 - 06.2016
- Created job descriptions, and coordinated with local union to attain available and experienced candidates;
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions (staff and hourly);
- Performed background checks and arranged pre screening appointments;
- Prepared Employment offers and extended offers to selected candidates;
- Maintained records of personnel related data (payroll, personal information, training/certificates) in both hard copy and database format to ensure all employment requirements are met;
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting and correcting additional data;
- Coordinated complex travel schedules, accommodations and trip logistics for employees;
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology and History
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island2006
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Literacy development
- Detail orientated
- Material preparation
- Parent-Care Giver Communication
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Apple/Mac, Google
- Public speaking
- Classroom Management
- Extremely organized
- Data management and entry
- Proficient in Explorer, My Travel, Amelia, Fortress, CRM, SAP
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivated
Certification
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Level A (2026)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2024)
- WHMIS Train the Trainer 2015 - Alberta Construction Safety Association (2016)
- Department of National Defense Administration Course - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2014)
- Professional Supervisor Course - Queens University (2013)
- Ken Blanchard's Leadership and the One Minute Manager - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2007)
- Department of National Defense Human Rights Advisor Course - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2007)
References
Caroyn Kelly-Rose - Vice Principal St Martha Catholic School - 780-881-0196
Vanessa MacNevin - Executive Director Northern Light Health Foundation (Former ED for Big Brothers Big Sisters)- 780-804-4912
Josh Ajeigbe - Human Resources Advisor KMC Mining - 780-714-0370
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Fort McMurray Catholic School Board
10.2022 - Current
Full Circle Mentoring Analyst (Contract)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wood Buffalo
01.2017 - 06.2017
Human Resources Coordinator & Orientation Coordinator
KMC Mining Corporation
02.2011 - 06.2016
Cadet Officer - (Casual)
Department of National Defense - Cadet Instructor Cadre
2 2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology and History
University of Prince Edward Island
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Level A (2026)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2024)
- WHMIS Train the Trainer 2015 - Alberta Construction Safety Association (2016)
- Department of National Defense Administration Course - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2014)
- Professional Supervisor Course - Queens University (2013)
- Ken Blanchard's Leadership and the One Minute Manager - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2007)
- Department of National Defense Human Rights Advisor Course - Cadet Instructor Cadre (2007)
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