Leanne Husk
Assistive Technology Instruction Specialist at Bridges Canada- Claim this Profile
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John Palbom
Leanne is a conscientious instructor with a good understanding of curriculum and the needs of special education students and teachers.
John Palbom
Leanne is a conscientious instructor with a good understanding of curriculum and the needs of special education students and teachers.
John Palbom
Leanne is a conscientious instructor with a good understanding of curriculum and the needs of special education students and teachers.
John Palbom
Leanne is a conscientious instructor with a good understanding of curriculum and the needs of special education students and teachers.
Credentials
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Read&Write for Google
TexthelpDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Google Educator
GoogleMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Course
Geneva Centre for Autism -
SMART Response Instructor
Advanced Education
Experience
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Bridges Canada
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistive Technology Instruction Specialist
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Jul 2009 - Present
Instruction Specialist• Flexible and energetic large group, small group and individual instruction of Assistive Technology to students, teachers, support staff and parents• Focused instruction connecting software and peripheral use to specific curriculum, classroom and individual needs• Extensive teaching of learning strategies and accommodations• Implementation and mentorship of the Smart Inclusion Project in contracted school boardsContent Developer• Responsible for writing/presenting curriculum and software based content for company licensed resource repository; content
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Diversified Canada
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Consultant
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2011 - 2013
• Provide SMART Board professional development and training courses• Promote and demonstrate dynamic and universal teaching practices using SMART technology• Facilitate the establishment of curriculum based teaching resources in the classroom using SMART software • Provide SMART Board professional development and training courses• Promote and demonstrate dynamic and universal teaching practices using SMART technology• Facilitate the establishment of curriculum based teaching resources in the classroom using SMART software
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KidsAbility Centre for Child Development
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Material Prep Co-ordinator
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
• Organization of an extensive library of tools and resources used for Autism Intervention Services Department• Creation and preparation of resources and adaptive delivery solutions for intensive therapy programs (technology and print based materials) • Organization of an extensive library of tools and resources used for Autism Intervention Services Department• Creation and preparation of resources and adaptive delivery solutions for intensive therapy programs (technology and print based materials)
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Waterloo Catholic District School Board
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Educational Assistant
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Sep 1990 - Aug 2009
• Assisted students in 1:1, small group and classroom settings• Assisted students with academics, personal care, communication and social skills• Created successful learning environments for students with a variety of learning needs as part of a Classroom Teacher/Special Education Teacher/EducationalAssistant team• Developed and implemented modified, accommodated and accessible programming in a wide variety of subject areas in co-operation with the Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher• Specialized in assistive software training and implementation (1:1 and whole class instruction)• Strong advocate for Students with Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technology
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Cambrian College
Learning Disabilites Specialist, 95+ -
1988 - 1990
Conestoga College
Social Service Worker, B+
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