Thao Nguyen
53 8775 161 Street, Surrey,BC,
Summary
Dedicated Education Assistance focused on building each student's strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Attentive Education Assistance with 200 hours of practicum experience working in the public school system teaching students ranging in 1st to 6th grade. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant Practicum
Hyland Elementary
Surrey, BC
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Taught students ranging from grades 1st-6th grade in small group Resource instruction
- Advocated for needs of students with disabilities.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Experience with disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome
- Monitored students as they played in classroom
- Acted as shadow for student with Autism
- Experience with challenging behaviours
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behaviours in public settings.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Supervison Aide
William Watson Elementary
Surrey, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for supervising students during recess and lunch, indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather
- Ensured student safety and that students comply with school rules.
- Intervened in potentially unsafe play situations and facilitate conflict resolutions between students.
Parent Volunteer
Frost Road Elementary
Surrey, BC
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed time, suggestions and resources to support student organizations.
- Helped students needing personalized support with group activities or lesson assignments.
- Chaperoned class field trips and special events to assist teachers and protect students.
Camp Counselor
Trung Nhat Elementary
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Leader of summer camp called Kid Adventure
- Implemented daily lessons
- Cared for elementary school-aged children ranging from 1st-5th grade
- Escorted children to and from various activities
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained
Education
Diploma - Special Education
Surrey Community College
Surrey, BC01.2024
Skills
- Education Assistance
- Individual Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Enrichment Activities
- Classroom Support
- Social Development and Integration
- Technology-based strategies (AT/AAC)
- Mental Health and Trauma Awareness
- Student Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Learning Difficulties Experience
- Sub-book Familiarity
- PECs and Social Stories Familiarity
- Social Contract Familiarity
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Education Assistant Practicum
Hyland Elementary
10.2023 - Current
Supervison Aide
William Watson Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Parent Volunteer
Frost Road Elementary
09.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor
Trung Nhat Elementary
07.2016 - 07.2019
Diploma - Special Education
Surrey Community College