BRITTANY TENNIER 244 Elmore Drive Acton, ON, L7J 1T9 Home: (519) 853-2239 Cell: (905) 691-3945 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ● Experience working in a school setting as an Educational Assistant ● Skilled in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, ● Proven ability to work efficiently in teams or independently ● Certified in CPR and First Aid ● Trained in Behaviour Management Systems EDUCATION Educational Support Diploma Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
September 2017 – April 2019
Sheridan Student Field Placement Georgetown District High School, Georgetown, ON • Worked twice a week for 10 weeks • Being a part of a team of 25 Educational Assistants • Working directly with a student who struggles with transitions • Shadowing EA who works with student with Cerebral Palsy • Working in the Community Pathways Program
2019
Sheridan Student Field Placement Silver Creek Public School, Georgetown, ON • Twice a week for 10 weeks • Opportunity to work in a Self-contained class • Working one-on-one with a student diagnosed on the spectrum • Putting transition plans in place • Supporting all students in class with learning materials and transitions
2018
Sheridan Student Field Placement 2018 Robert Little Public School, Acton, ON • Worked once a week for 10 weeks • Working with individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Behavioural Problems • Provide individual support to students with Learning Disabilities • Learning how to put social stories and visual schedules in place to help facilitate learning
General Arts and Science Certificate Georgian College, Barrie, ON.
September 2014 - April 2015
BA in Psychology Brock University, Thorold, ON.
September 2015 – April 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STRIDE Acton, ON • Summer Student Position
June 2015 - August 2015
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Worked in Head Office, job searching for their Employees that were ready to enter the work force again or needed assistant in finding a job. Filled important Data in records Assisted in the Worksite Training Program, working with Individuals with Mental Health Issues Working with the Individuals to complete assessments of skills to ensure an appropriate match for employment
Walmart 2018-present Milton, ON. • Providing customers with the best experience while shopping • Working independently to complete a job • Maintain positive professional relationships with co-workers which promote teamwork and efficiency • This job required me to be highly organized and to have strong time management skills Educational Assistant (HDSB) 2018-present Burlington, ON • Support teachers during classes and help students with exceptional educational needs • Developed students' self-help skills: eating, toileting, hygiene and academic skills. • Assisted student with written work, reading, math, science, and social studies. • Assisted students to clarify difficult points in subjects. • Helped teachers in preparation of classroom requirements. • Provide assistances to students with note-taking, organizing materials and taking tests. • Provided positive reinforcement for children who were having behavioral issues in their classroom • Working within a Self-contained classroom VOLUNTEER Basketball Coach Assistant 2014-2017 Acton District High School, Acton, ON. • Worked alongside the coach during practice • Helping the players understand that they need to communicate with one another to be successful on the court • Participated in the practice, and doing the basketball drills with the team • Ran practice when coach was unable to make it • Putting plays and drills in place for the team