Tammi Simpson
Westlock,AB
Summary
Educational professional prepared for impactful support roles in academic settings. Strong experience in classroom management, individualized student assistance, and instructional support. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing needs. Well-versed in fostering positive learning environments and effective communication with students and staff.
Experienced with organizing and maintaining library resources to support student and faculty needs. Utilizes cataloging systems and digital databases to ensure efficient access to information. Knowledge of creating engaging and supportive learning environments for diverse student populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Pembina Hills Public Schools
12.2012 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
School Library Assistant/Educational Assistant
Pembina Hills Public Schools
10.2007 - Current
- 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 decision making.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Managed inventory of books, periodicals, and multimedia materials to ensure accurate records and timely processing of acquisitions.
- Organized special events such as book fairs or literacy nights in collaboration with school administration.
- Streamlined book circulation process for improved efficiency with an updated cataloging system.
- Participated in professional development activities staying current on industry best practices trends relating school librarianship.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum needs and develop relevant resource collections.
- Provided exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, while addressing their diverse informational needs efficiently.
- Maintained a welcoming and organized library environment, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all users.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
Accounting And Finance
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, None04-1995
Social Work
Mount Royal University
Calgary, None04-1991
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Behavior management
- Literacy development
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Motivational techniques
- Teaching strategies
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Activity implementation
- Small group instruction
- Individual instruction
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED level C
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Pembina Hills Public Schools
12.2012 - Current
School Library Assistant/Educational Assistant
Pembina Hills Public Schools
10.2007 - Current
Accounting And Finance
Red Deer Polytechnic
Social Work
Mount Royal University
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