Sherri Savoie
Sooke,Canada
Summary
Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Committed teaching assistant with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
Nicholson Family
Sooke, BC - British Columbia
01.2018 - Current
- Provided personalized care to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client needs.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Supported mobility and transportation for clients to appointments.
- Developed trusting relationships to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Educational Assistant
District 62
Victoria, BC
01.2018 - Current
- -On call Jan 2018 -March 2018
- -Journey Middle School March 2018 -June 2020
- -EMCS – Sept 2020 – Present
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily activities and learning tasks.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regularly.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student behavior and progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve support techniques.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Educational Assistant
Anglophone South School District
St.Stephen, NB
01.2000 - 06.2017
- Campobello Island Consolidated School N.B. -January 2000- June 2004
- Milltown Elementary School, N.B.- September 2004-Jan 2008
- St.Stephen Middle School, N.B. -January 2008- June 2013
- St.Stephen High School, N.B. - September 2013- June 2017
- Provide assistance to students with special needs (non-verbal and physical needs) and behavioral.
- Supervise students in classroom, hall, cafeteria, school grounds and pool
- Participate in case conferences with teacher and parents
- Participate in safety plan meetings
- Work one on one with behavioral students
- Administer medication
- Attend staff and EA meetings
- Provide assistance to students with disabilities while using assistive devices, supportive technology and as well as toileting
- Supervise students for Saturday detention, paper route, concession stand and field trips
Private Caregiver
Rideout Family
St.Stephen, Canada
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient care to ensure accurate documentation.
- Administered medication as prescribed to support patient health.
- Assisted patients with mobility, including transfers from bed to wheelchair and car.
- Provided emotional support to patients to enhance overall well-being.
- Prepared meals and performed basic household chores to support daily living activities.
- Facilitated hygiene assistance, including toileting and catheter care.
- Organized field trips to promote social engagement and physical activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Campobello Island Consolidated School
Campobello Island , NB06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Criminology and Canadian Criminal/Civil Law
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONSkills
- Experience in working with teens in crisis, trauma and behavioral issues
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well under pressure
- Punctual
- Work well independently
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Dedicated
- Empathetic
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Classroom supervision
- Assistive technology
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusive teaching
- Autism spectrum support
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Learning disabilities support
Certification
- Seizure training
- NVCI
- WHMIS
- First aid/CPR
- Foster Parenting Program, N.B
References
- Mike Bobbitt, Principal at EMCS, Sooke, B.C., 250-661-9578, mbobbitt@sd62.bc.ca
- Dave Gage, Inclusion Coordinator, 250-818-9495, dwgage@sd62.bc.ca
- Robyn Walker , Teacher-Coordinator District 62 , rwalker@sd62.bc.ca
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Nicholson Family
01.2018 - Current
Educational Assistant
District 62
01.2018 - Current
Private Caregiver
Rideout Family
01.2012 - 12.2015
Educational Assistant
Anglophone South School District
01.2000 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Campobello Island Consolidated School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Criminology and Canadian Criminal/Civil Law
Algonquin College