education assistant special needs resume example with 14 years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Committed Teaching Assistant offering 10+ years of experience in Early Learning Environments. Highly knowledgeable of key child development theories and child learning theories. Many years of successfully creating environments to encourage active inquiry and foster individual growth. Successful in quickly building rapport with students. Works well with teachers to create purposeful lesson plans then implementing educational and recreational activities to accomplish learning goals Thorough in measuring student progress through assignments, exams and standardized assessment tools.
Skills
Ability to work independently
Strong Communicator and Highly Organized
Committed and flexible in a fast paced environment
IEPs both Educational and Positive Behavior Support Plans - Familiarity with creating, implementing and monitoring strategies.
Creating a positive and inclusive environment
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of the student
Classroom Management - whole group, 1:1 and small group
ongoing Documentation and record keeping
Familiarity with teaching curriculum - small group and 1:1
Experience
Education Assistant, Special Needs, 09/2018 - Current Tegna – Toledo, OH,
Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Assistant Director, 03/2017 - 06/2018 Riverhouse Children's Center – City, ,
Assisted in opening the new YMCA Beaverbrook Centre in Spruce Grove
Successfully achieved Accreditation Status
Supervise Day to Day operation of the center
Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
Assist in Training Early Childhood Educators. Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Attend Staff Meetings and Professional Development
Lead the team through ‘HCD – Healthy Child Development’ huddles
Assist in ensuring Child Care licensing regulations are being followed always
Support Early Childhood Educators as needed
Childcare Coach, 06/2016 - 04/2017 ARCQE – City, ,
Coached new centers to become accredited
Provided support to centers with the re-accreditation process. This is done through PAL, on-site visits, virtual support etc…
Work with day home agencies to incorporate the use of ASQ and ASQ:se
Facilitate Arcqe Workshops
Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
Program Director, 11/2008 - 01/2016 Brite Beginnings Early Learning And Childcare Centre – City, State,
Supervise Day to Day operation of the center. Responsible for enrollment, financial matters such as fees and child care subsidy, hiring and terminating of Early Childhood Educators. Responsible for all inspections of the center; licensing visits, fire inspections, health inspections etc
Provide schedules for day to day care and for Educators who have scheduled time off or sick days (ages 12 months-12 years)
Responsible for overseeing a “learn through play” program based on observation and documentation of the children’s interests
Assist and train Educators when needed
Updated centers programming philosophy to match the current Alberta curriculum framework model Ensure classroom documentation is kept up to date based on accreditation standards
Assist Educators when needed
Responsible for updating picture displays and all parent boards
Responsible for completion of monthly newsletters, as well as regular communication with both schools that our School age children attend as well as the inclusive school in which a child attends
Responsible for checking and signing weekly program planning and follow up with any classrooms who need assistance
Currently involved with the Grit ASAP project; In the past was responsible for running the Seeds of Empathy program. In both projects came with additional training and follow up to ensure the other Educators are completing their activities with the children and implementing the program. Responsible for training all new Educators and ensuring other Educators staying up to date with the newest trends in early childhood
Ensure all staff have updated Level B first aid, a security clearance and that staff files and documentation is always kept up to date
Keep Educators informed about professional development and submit development funding as needed
Create optimal learning environments for each classroom
Assisted with summer programming (including regular programming, field trips and in-house guests) Responsible for simple maintenance of the center (patching, painting, window screens etc.)
Participated in policy and procedure updating, menu updating, family workshops, and both year end and fiscal year end
Participated in the Accreditation processes for Daycare and Out of School care
Work together with Educators in creating classroom schedules that work for each age group and include a variation of activities including meals, nap, snack, group time, open play time, art and sensory, outdoor time, etc..
Liaison between Childcare Educators and Owner Responsible for role model Center policies and license regulations daily
Sat on community SWEY group as a member and as a co-chair; participated with ECMAP on a city coalition level Worked with outside agencies such as EIP, GRIT, CASA, AHS, Community Options, Alberta Human Services etc on a regular Basis
Experience working with children with developmental delays such as ADD, ODD, AUTISM, Speech Delay, etc.
Education and Training
Early Learning and childcare Diploma: , Expected in 01/2016 - Lakeland College - , GPA: Status -
Early Learning And Child Care Certificate: , Expected in 01/2016 - Lakeland College - , GPA: Status -
Accomplishments
CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training Expires Aug 2023
Standard Childcare First Aid/cpr/ AED Expires Aug 2024
Rainbows for All Children - 8 hour facilitator training 2020
Multiple Professional Development courses - from AAC as communication to Visual supports for Autism etc..
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Sept 2018
Outdoor Play Space Assessment Tool
Grit Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool course
Seeds of Empathy Training
ARCQE National Child Day Conference & YMCA PD Day Sessions
ARCQE Children Love Science
Daycare Home Study Food Handling certificate
ASQ and ASQ:SE Train the Trainer
Play, Participation, Possibilities” Early Learning and Childcare Curriculum Framework for Alberta
Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Act and Child Care Licensing Regulations, Accreditation standards, Health and Safety guidelines
Certifications
Child Development Supervisor - January 2016
Rainbows for All Children - Facilitator Trainer
Grit Teaching Pyramind Observation Tool (TPOT)
Numerous Professional Development certificates from Autism Little Learners, Dynamic Learning Maps and Project Core
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