Shawna Piercey
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic Educational Assistant with a proven track record at ABC Head Start, enhancing learning for students with special needs through tailored curriculum implementation and inclusive teaching. Excelled in fostering emotional growth and classroom management, demonstrating exceptional teacher support and behavioral support skills. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
ABC Head Start
01.2010 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Participated in IPP meeting to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
Child Care Center Teacher
Sigis Child Care
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional/Emotional well-being and growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Northern Lights College
Fort Nelson, BC07.1999
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Inclusive Teaching
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Materials Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Family Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
-Level 2 certification in Early Childhood Education.
-First Aid Certification: Including AED and CPR level C.
-Safe Management Certification:Crisis intervention and prevention program.
-Hanen Program:Learning to support children's language,literacy,and social skills throughout everyday activities.
My Interests and hobbies include sports, I enjoy being physically active,music,reading
In my spare time I enjoy being physically active. I love to work out,hike,go camping with friends and family.
I enjoy watching sports.I love to attend concerts and love to find new music to experience.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
ABC Head Start
01.2010 - Current
Child Care Center Teacher
Sigis Child Care
07.2006 - 05.2009
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Northern Lights College
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