Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tia Perley Gagnon

Tobique First Nation,Canada

Summary

Dynamic educational professional with a strong background at Mah-sos School, adept in behavior management and neurotypical diagnosis. Proven ability to foster a safe learning environment and enhance student engagement through tailored instruction. Skilled in multitasking and complex problem-solving, ensuring effective collaboration with educators and parents to support diverse learning needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Mah-sos School
Tobique First Nation, NB
12.2019 - Current
  • Monitored student behavior across classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Provided individualized instruction for special needs students based on IEP requirements.
  • Organized classroom supplies and equipment for efficient use.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored lesson plans for diverse learning styles.

Cashier Customer Service

Tobique Gaming Center
Tobique First Nation, NB
11.2016 - Current
  • Trained new employees on company customer service policies and service level standards.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and giving appropriate feedback.
  • Offered information on products and services.
  • Responsible for closing, balancing cash and paperwork.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.

Tutor / After School Program

Wolastoq Education Intuitive
Tobique First Nation, NB
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated daily reading sessions and instructed on painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Identified early emotional and developmental issues in children, communicating findings to parents.
  • Planned and led engaging games and activities for children aged five to 10.
  • Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety and encourage creativity.
  • Established reading goals, mapping educational pathways for students demonstrating literacy growth.
  • Communicated daily with parents about children's activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Encouraged creativity by introducing new concepts and experiences each day.

Education

Early Childhood Education -

New Brunswick Community College
Edmundston, NB
11-2019

Skills

  • Wolastoqey speaker and knowledge keeper
  • Organizational skills
  • Behaviour management
  • Lesson planning
  • Team leadership
  • Technical proficiency
  • Pressure management
  • Multitasking ability
  • Complex problem-solving

Certification

CTRI certification - May 2022

  • Autism - strategies for self-regulation, learning, and challenging behaviours
  • Challenging Behaviors in youth-strategies for intervention
  • De-escalating potentially violent situations
  • FASD - strategies for supporting
  • Mental health concerns in children and youth
  • Regulation strategies for children in crisis
  • Suicide intervention skills - promoting life

First Aid with CPR A & AED Training

Rescue 7 inc / 2023-2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Mah-sos School
12.2019 - Current

Tutor / After School Program

Wolastoq Education Intuitive
08.2018 - 02.2019

Cashier Customer Service

Tobique Gaming Center
11.2016 - Current

Early Childhood Education -

New Brunswick Community College
Tia Perley Gagnon