Tanya Hofmann
Richmond,BC
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at MCFD and Richmond School Dist #38, excelling in educational support and life skills teaching. Expert in employing effective communication and problem-solving to enhance children's academic and personal growth. Achieved significant improvements in foster children's behavior and academic performance through positive reinforcement and patience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
MCFD
Vancouver, BC
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
Education Assistant
Richmond School Dist #38
RIchmond, British Columbia
05.2012 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground.
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
No Degree - Education Assistant/Challenging Behavior/ASD/FASD
Delta Continuing Education
Delta, BC06-2011
Skills
- Self-Care Awareness
- Life Skills Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational Support
- Boundaries Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Patience and understanding
- Nutrition planning
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
MCFD
05.2016 - Current
Education Assistant
Richmond School Dist #38
05.2012 - Current
No Degree - Education Assistant/Challenging Behavior/ASD/FASD
Delta Continuing Education