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Tamara Walker

Sandy Cove,NS

Summary

Patient and energetic professional with extensive experience leading both adults and children seeking an opportunity to make a difference in the community by substitute teaching. Passionate about working with each student's unique abilities and needs in order to create opportunities where the student can feel engaged in learning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Conversation Circle Facilitator

Immigration Services of Guelph-Wellington
Guelph , ON
2018.03 - 2021.01
  • led weekly online conversation sessions with Canadians who wanted to practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere

Substitute Educational Assistant

Upper Grand District School Board
Guelph , ON
2018.09 - 2020.03
  • Provided support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural challenges

Program Support for Adult Learning

Juice Inc
Guelph , ON
2008.02 - 2020.03
  • Facilitated the learning process for adults in experiential learning simulations geared to improve skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership

Registered Practical Nurse

Closing the Gap
Guelph , ON
2016.05 - 2019.06
  • Pediatric shift nurse, provided one-to-one nursing support to medically fragile children at school
  • Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to maximize student safety, comfort and participation in school activities

Therapeutic Recreation Program Assistant

Kidsability
Guelph , ON
2010.09 - 2012.06
  • Assisted children and teens with special needs to participate in programs designed by a Recreation Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Horticultural Therapist. Programs included horticultural therapy, music therapy, baking, and exercise therapy

Education

Registered Practical Nursing -

Conestoga College
01.2016

Bachelor of Science (Human Kinetics) -

University of Guelph
01.1995

Skills

  • Excellent ability to establish rapport with children
  • Compassionate, curious, and creative
  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to speak French

Accomplishments

Elected Class Valedictorian by Peers, Conestoga College, Practical Nursing Program, 2012

Timeline

Substitute Educational Assistant

Upper Grand District School Board
2018.09 - 2020.03

ESL Conversation Circle Facilitator

Immigration Services of Guelph-Wellington
2018.03 - 2021.01

Registered Practical Nurse

Closing the Gap
2016.05 - 2019.06

Therapeutic Recreation Program Assistant

Kidsability
2010.09 - 2012.06

Program Support for Adult Learning

Juice Inc
2008.02 - 2020.03

Registered Practical Nursing -

Conestoga College

Bachelor of Science (Human Kinetics) -

University of Guelph
Tamara Walker