Qualified Educational Assistant with robust background in supporting classroom activities and fostering student growth. Proven track record in assisting teachers with lesson preparations and managing classroom environments. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both students and educators.
Hi, I’m
Tina M. Quinlan
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Waterloo Region District School Board
Level D ORTHO/ACE/ Home Classroom Paraprofessional
09.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Support students who have unique abilities; communication with teaching-team and school staff; collaborative planning with teachers and associated professionals (OT/PT/Speech) to implement IEP goals and modifications/accommodations; work one on one and in small groups to provide academic support; foster independence, self regulation and social skills; maintain calm in critical situations.
- Boost student morale and motivation through consistent praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported teacher in implementing variety of behavioral management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, ideas, and strategies for improving student learning experiences across the curriculum.
- Monitor and assess student progress through regular informative and formative assessments, provide immediate feedback to team to guide future instruction effectively.
Waterloo Region District School Board
FDK, Extended Day Program (Educational Support)
09.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Work collaboratively with the Extended Day team, work one on one supporting a student with behavior challenges. Ensure daily communication with all staff on the team. Collect data (using behaviour logs), maintain daily records of students activities and behaviours, work together with the Extended Day team to plan/ prepare activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours.
KW Habilitation
Direct Support Worker
04.2009 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Provide Physical, social and emotional support while respecting the differences in service users living in residential care. Assist service users with personal hygiene, administering medication, preparing/eating meals and managing their finances. Ensure that the rights of the people we support are always respected, enable service users of diverse age groups to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training, counseling and support. Work to achieve the Agency’s vision statement promoting “a community where everyone belongs and participates”.
- Conducted regular assessments of clients'' progress, adjusting care plans as needed to promote ongoing improvement.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and personal growth.
- Maintained open lines of communication between team members, ensuring timely updates on client progress or concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, progress, and incidents for thorough record-keeping purposes.
Education
Conestoga College
Autism And Behaviour Science Certificate
01.2019
University Overview
Conestoga College
Educational Assistant
06.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Google suite (classroom,slides,sites) /Board Maker/Lexia/Proloquo2Go/Choiceworks, reflex, sora,
- BMST / ABA/ Autism/Dev Ed/ORTHO/Special Needs/ACE
- Self-motivated/ Compassionate/Flexible
- Reflexologist
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Data collection
- CPR and first aid
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Social skills training
- Activity planning
- Behavior improvements
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- SafeTalk
- BMS (Trainer)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
FDK, Extended Day Program (Educational Support)
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2012 - Current
Direct Support Worker
KW Habilitation
04.2009 - 12.2022
Level D ORTHO/ACE/ Home Classroom Paraprofessional
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2008 - Current
Conestoga College
Autism And Behaviour Science Certificate
Conestoga College
Educational Assistant
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