Tina Ballantyne
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Experienced Educational Assistant with experience at River East Transcona School Division. Specializing in care for exceptional needs students, supporting classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for a collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
River East Transcona School Division
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with exceptional needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to resource on performance and engagement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Supported students with exceptional needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with the classroom teacher and resource staff.
- Fostering escalating moments by implementing a low arousal approach.
Early Childhood Educator 2
Victor Major Daycare
05.2005 - 12.2010
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills in children.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting emotional development and positive behavior.
- Supervised and mentored educators on effective classroom management strategies and curriculum delivery.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity, exploration, and critical thinking among preschoolers and school-aged children.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Keewatin Community College
The Pas, MB06-2000
High School Diploma -
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
The Pas, MB06-1997
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioral support
- Inclusive teaching
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Educational Assistant
River East Transcona School Division
09.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Educator 2
Victor Major Daycare
05.2005 - 12.2010
Early Childhood Education -
Keewatin Community College
High School Diploma -
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
Certification
- Low Arousal Training - 2021
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First/Aid CPR
- Wevas