Wendy Lachance
Warren,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
North Bay, Ontario
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided instructional support to teachers in the classroom environment.
- Assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Provide support to help students with special needs learn and growth
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small groups assistance
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Use of behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Partner with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lessons plans
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp
- ABA therapy
- Documentation
- Writing of safety plans and student snap shots
- Implemented behavior management strategies as directed by school staff.
- Assisted students with various learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or autism.
- Organized and maintained records of student attendance, grades, and other relevant data.
- Supported students in completing assignments independently.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create individualized education plans for students.
Educational Assistant
District school board of NIagara
St. Catharines, Ontario
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student progress.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that are tailored to each student's learning style and academic level.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Met regularly with parents to discuss student progress and provide educational resources when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all student assessments and attendance data.
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
- Participated in team teaching activities such as small group instruction or whole class discussions.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Developed instructional materials appropriate for different grade levels.
- Provided assistance during field trips by monitoring student behavior and helping them stay focused on the activity at hand.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to encourage socialization among peers.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and academic progress.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Education
RBT - Registered Behavioural Technician
Geneva Centre For Autism
Toronto, ON01-2021
College Diploma - Educational Assistant
Great Plains College
Warman, SK04-2015
Skills
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Reinforcing learning concepts
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Effective communication Organization and prioritization Computer skills
- Individualized educational plans Educational opportunities Classroom technology Curriculum-based learning
- School policy and rules enforcement Educational games
- Communicating with teachers and parents
- Educational strategies
- Small group and individual assistance Calm and patient demeanor Audio-visual demonstrations
- First aid
- Non-violent
- Progress reporting
- Behaviour management techniques
- Behavioral disorder
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration Ensuring safety and injury prevention
Timeline
Education Assistant
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - 06.2024
Educational Assistant
District school board of NIagara
05.2015 - 08.2023
RBT - Registered Behavioural Technician
Geneva Centre For Autism
College Diploma - Educational Assistant
Great Plains College
Certificate
- Mental Health, Ontario Health Commissioner of Ontario.
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