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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Works closely with teachers and the school based team to support learners with diverse learning challenges and needs at the elementary level.• Worked with two non-verbal students on the Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device which aided the students in learning three to five core words within the school year. • Created and implemented step by step toileting and handwashing visuals for a Grade 1 student which resulted to 100% independence in bathroom routine.• Assisted a Grade 3 student in learning how to write his name which was an IEP goal achieved in the end of the school year.• Recorded and provided accurate data of aggressive behavior episodes of student which helped the school based-team establish a safety plan.• Worked closely with the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) on strategies in developing and implementing self-expression and emotional regulation strategies for a Grade 4 student which resulted to a 50% reduction of meltdowns in a day.• Provided whole class support in the implementation of the Elementary Learning Support Program (ELSP) for Grade 4-6 students requiring reading intervention which led to an increase of at least 20% of the overall reading fluency of the class.• Assisted a Grade 6 student with Drave Syndrome in tube feeding, personal care, transfers with lifting machines, and seizure management which helped the student to be 100% included and safe in the school environment.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Supported students and collaborated with the school based team on the implementation of the programs for students with learning challenges.• Provided reading intervention using the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach to nine different students from different grade levels which increased reading fluency of students in less than a year.• Provided monthly progress reports of students undertaking reading intervention which tracked reading skill improvement.• Created and organized support/visual materials for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students which increased students' communication and participation in class and with peers.• Worked closely with the behavior interventionist in implementing behavior modification program for student with fear in using the bathroom. In less than a year, the student overcame the fear and gained full confidence in using the bathroom independently.• Supervised students in the Before and After School Care Program which helped parents with concerns on morning drop off and afternoon pick-up, thus increased students' attendance by at least 80%.

• Prepared, organized, and conducted engaging Circle Time and Art activities which gained at least 90% daily class participation.• Supervised children during outside time which ensured at least 95% of safe outside playtime.• Implemented the program for social and communication development tailored for a student with Down Syndrome which led to an increase in student's daily interaction with peers in the center.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Assisted the Early Childhood Education supervisor in promoting English language to children ages 4-6 by engaging them in English conversations during reading and arts and crafts activities which gained positive feedback from parents and guardians and resulted to regular attendance of children to the program.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Assisted the art teacher in the implementation of daily activities, provided extra support to students with difficulty in following the activities, and helped in overall supervision during activity time which promoted fun and enjoyable learning time for children.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, General Studies (In Progress)

• Accomplished 80% of the program's credit requirements which qualifies for entry application in Simon Fraser University's Professional.

Orton-Gillingham Approach To Multisensory Structured Language Education, Special Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors - OG member from 2018-2019• Satisfied the requirements for member.

Certificate In Special Education Teacher Assistant, Special Education And Teaching

• Completed the program by complying with course requirements which qualified for employment as Education Assistant/ Student Support.

Diploma In Teaching English As A Second Language, Education

• Completed the program by satisfying and passing the course requisites and examinations which qualifies for teaching English.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

• Satisfied program requirements by complying on all course requirements which led to employment after a month of graduating.