Zena Chelsea
Alkali Lake,Canada
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. Experienced professional accomplished in quickly building rapport with students, parents and school faculty and staff. Passionate about helping children develop physical, social, emotional, and intellectual skills. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional and classroom support aide knowledgeable about education improvement plans and approaches. Offering many years' in education working with struggling students. Tech-savvy and adept user of various classroom technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant/Teacher - Grade 2/3
Esketemc First Nation
Alkali Lake, BC
08.2017 - Current
- Provided basic computer skills training within the classroom setting as required.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create individualized education plans for students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance using standardized tests and teacher-made tests, quizzes, exams.
- Assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Worked closely with guidance counselors to provide academic advice to struggling learners.
- Created positive relationships with individual students through one-on-one interactions.
- Encouraged student participation during lessons by providing verbal cues and prompting questions.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students to improve academic performance.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences regarding student progress and development.
- Developed educational programs tailored to each student's needs based on IEPs.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in the classroom environment.
After School Program
Esketemc First Nation
Alkali Lake , BC
08.2015 - 08.2017
- I worked with ages 5-12 in a play base activities to protect, educate, and empower children, helping them over come adversity and to thrive.
- utilized play as a primary teaching tool to improve learning outcomes and keep children in school.
- Equipped children with knowledge and skill to prevent life health issues, and to promote positive health practices.
- I helped them to foster positive relationships and cooperation between groups.
- Tracking the progress of programs towards achieving desired outcomes through regular assessments and reporting.
- Maintained accurate recordings of expenses andsubmitting reports.
- raised awareness about the importance of play and children's rights.
Language Teacher Gr. K-7
School District 27
Williams Lake, Canada
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Planed a Calendar for topic/theme teaching
- Taught basic language in Numbers, Colors, Animals, Whether, Seasons plush more.
- Set up and Created Total Physical Response (TPR) for everyday lessons.
- Shared basic cultural information along with creating project to go with them etc. Sweat house, Dream catcher, Birch Bark Basket and Medicine Wheel.
- Worked with Small Group/Large groups.
- Graded students through BCesis.
- Created my own lessons to suit the students level
Assist teacher and students Gr. K-7
Esketecm First Nation
Alkali Lake, Canada
09.2003 - 06.2008
- One on one with Gr. 4 students reading, spelling and math
- Set up and organize lessons in a classroom
- Photo copy lessons, laminating, and prep subjects for class
- Computer time with children, supported them in learning to research and class assignments
- Assist in after school homework studies
Child Care Assistant
Alkali Head Start Program
Alkali Lake, Canada
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Assist in class preparation and cleaning.
- Cultural Activities
- Bathroom/Meal Time
- Cite Language Alphabet/Numbers/Colors
- Craft Preparation
Education
Education Assistant - Education Assitant
Nippissing University
North Bay, ON04-2019
Grade 12 Graduate Adult Dogwood -
Williams Lake BC
Williams Lake, BC06.2010
Linguistics -
Kamloops/SFU- College
Language & Literacy - Language Therapy for Disorders
Kelowna, Okanagan University College
KelownaSkills
- Quick learner
- Hardworking
- Flexible
- Great people skills
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Honest
- Outgoing
- Dedicated
- Great communication
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessments
- Lesson preparation
- Instructional support
- Computer literacy
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Progress tracking
- Standardized testing
- Motivation and engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Smartboard
- Science instruction
- Social integration
- Mathematics instruction
- Social development and integration
- Art education
- Educational assistance
- Maintaining safe environments
- Behavior improvements
- Social studies instruction
- Grading homework and tests
- Activity planning
- Language arts instruction
- Documentation
- Reporting requirements
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Technology-based strategies
- IEP compliance
References
- Stuart Krestell, Principle, 306-987-0228, Stuartkrestell@gmail.com
- Kristi Hamar, Elementary Teacher, 250-267-4873
- Myrtel Johnson, Esket Headstart Program, Sxoxomic Community School, 250-440-5681, Alkali Lake, BC
Achievements Awards
- Food safe/Work Safe
- Class 5 drivers license
- S.A.G.E Trainers Program
- Serving it Right/WHMIS
Timeline
Education Assistant/Teacher - Grade 2/3
Esketemc First Nation
08.2017 - Current
After School Program
Esketemc First Nation
08.2015 - 08.2017
Language Teacher Gr. K-7
School District 27
09.2011 - 06.2014
Assist teacher and students Gr. K-7
Esketecm First Nation
09.2003 - 06.2008
Child Care Assistant
Alkali Head Start Program
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education Assistant - Education Assitant
Nippissing University
Grade 12 Graduate Adult Dogwood -
Williams Lake BC
Linguistics -
Kamloops/SFU- College
Language & Literacy - Language Therapy for Disorders
Kelowna, Okanagan University College
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