Taylor Barker
Saint John,NB
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Anglophone South District Schools
09.2018 - Current
- I primarily assist teachers in the performance of their duties as well as attending to the physical needs of exceptional students
- Duties include providing assistance in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and any other learning environment; assisting with the supervision of students; assisting with the preparation of teaching aids and the assembly of materials as directed by the teacher; tutoring students (e.g
- Assisting with review of classroom work); assisting teachers with maintaining records, and generally assisting teachers with functions designed to fulfill the instructional, social and/or behavioral goals and objectives as planned by the teacher
- Duties may also include assisting students with transportation to and from school and moving around within the school; assistance with feeding, hygiene, clothing and toileting; care of catheterized students and other required health support.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
After School Program Educator
YMCA
12.2018 - Current
- I play an essential role in children's learning and growth, including physical and social development in a safe and child centered environment
- Primary focus is to interact and actively engage with children aged 5-12 years
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Cashier
Kent
09.2012 - 05.2018
- Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by being pleasant and helpful
- Understand and support all promotions and advertisements by verbally engaging the customer in the offer
- Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and maintain all cash at registers
- Maintain orderly appearance of register area and supplies stocked
- Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by store management
- Work within other departments as required
- Presently trained in garden center, contractor desk and gate house.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
College Certificate - Human Services
NBCC
Saint John, NB06.2018
High School Diploma -
Simonds High School
Saint John, NB06.2012
Skills
- Special Education
- Project-based learning
- Physical Education
- Academic advising
- Mentoring abilities
- Literacy development
- Cultural Competency
- Program Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Parent Interaction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Interaction
- Classroom Management
- Practical Learning
- Child Development
- Student Motivation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Workplace Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
- Life Start Saint John
- Valid March 7, 2024 until March 7 2027
Timeline
After School Program Educator
YMCA
12.2018 - Current
Educational Assistant
Anglophone South District Schools
09.2018 - Current
Cashier
Kent
09.2012 - 05.2018
College Certificate - Human Services
NBCC
High School Diploma -
Simonds High School
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