Valerie Stefan
Pointe-Claire,Canada
Summary
A punctual and reliable person, who works well under pressure. Ability to work in a team environment and of own initiative. I am pro-active and always motivated to learn. Ability for data collection and analysis. Ability to increase student comprehension and self-regulation skills. Applies knowledge and abilities to positively impact organization. Flexible in different situations and dynamic conditions. Works great under extreme stress and deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Readaptation Officer
Jimmy Sandy Memorial School
Schefferville, Quebec
08.2024 - Current
- Part of the school intervention team.
- Helped manage the special education teachers.
- Developed, adapted, and prepared materials based on the needs and abilities of students.
- Make observations, gather pertinent information from the school, external resources, and parents.
- Worked one-on-one with students requiring fine motor and gross motor intervention, based on Occupational Therapist reports.
- Organized school events and activities to promote community involvement and spirit.
- Collaborated with staff to address student needs and improve classroom dynamics.
Special Education Teacher
Central Quebec School Board
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Develop personalized lesson /activity plans to help support student’s individual abilities.
- Work with classroom teachers to ensure compliance with students’ IEP goals.
- Ensured student progress while assessing students’ skills to determine their needs.
- Manage student’s behavior while teaching behavioral strategies to support students’ self-regulation.
Daycare Educator/ Aid
CPE Les Bois-Vert
01.2021 - 04.2024
- I worked alongside children aged 15 months to 5 years old.
- Oversaw and administered learning activities and assisted teachers and children in their daily routines.
- Additionally, I worked as a classroom shadow and provided one on one assistance for children with special needs.
- Helped with accommodating and including all children within the classroom during activities.
Merchandising/Retail Sales
Walmart Canada
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Worked as a fashion associate, cashier, and online orders associate.
- Assisted customers in determining the most beneficial products for them.
- Organized and maintained the floor according to proper visual representation, additionally helped train new employees.
Daycare Educator
Garderie Academic des Merveilles
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked alongside educator, supervising and engaging children aged 10 months to 5 years old.
- Rotator and worked in different classes and provided help where needed.
- Supported teachers in implementing activities and daily routines.
- Aided in completing agendas and newsletters for parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Studies
Concordia University
Montreal, QC06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
John Abbot College
Montreal, QC06-2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- IEP compliance
- Behavior management
- Instructional adaptation
- Student assessment
- Classroom collaboration
- Staff training
- Customer engagement
- Problem solving
- Team building
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
Certification
Emergency Childcare First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
References
Upon asking.
Volunteer Experience
CHSLD Bayview Inc., 2012-2014
Timeline
Readaptation Officer
Jimmy Sandy Memorial School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Central Quebec School Board
03.2024 - 07.2024
Daycare Educator
Garderie Academic des Merveilles
04.2021 - 09.2021
Daycare Educator/ Aid
CPE Les Bois-Vert
01.2021 - 04.2024
Merchandising/Retail Sales
Walmart Canada
01.2015 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Studies
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
John Abbot College