Experience

Madrona School Society

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Burnaby School District - SD41

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educational Assistant

  • Dec 2009 - 2018

  Maintains successful, positive, and productive learning experiences through direct care to students with special needs in the public schools of Burnaby. Encourages social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth for children ages 5-18. Responsible for the care and well being of the students supported. Implements unique care plans in line with students needs and families wishes. Provides specialized attention and education to those with autism, and has experience supporting individuals with down syndrome, developmental and speech delays, fetal alcohol syndrome, cystic fibrosis, sensory integration dysfunction, cerebral palsy, and prosthetic limbs. Supports the inclusion of students with special needs through modified curriculum and social playgroups. Works with students on a one-to-one basis when needed, though encourages opportunities for independent learning. Teaches individuals the skills required to self-regulate and practice self-control in trying situations. Uses Natural Environment Teaching to support life independence and enhance social skills. Strengthens life skills through field trips and work-experience outings.



Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Bookstore E-Commerce Clerk

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2014

  -Completed administrative tasks and received and organized inventory using various computer software programs -Processed payments of textbooks on point of sale equipment -Responsible for accuracy in collecting, boxing, and financial transactions of orders purchased online -Provided high quality customer care -Completed administrative tasks and received and organized inventory using various computer software programs -Processed payments of textbooks on point of sale equipment -Responsible for accuracy in collecting, boxing, and financial transactions of orders purchased online -Provided high quality customer care



Koerner's Pub

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photographer

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  -Captured, processed and submitted visually appealing images of food products using a DSLR camera -Used a combination of diffusers and artificial lighting and direct natural light -Food styled canapés and hors d'oeuvres for a high-end catering pamphlet, as well as rustic pub food for website and social media -Performed digital manipulation, enhancement and touch-ups of digital images, using Illustrator and Photoshop -Submitted finished images in a timely manner to the client in both JPEG and RAW formats



Richmond Society for Community Living

• Early Childhood Educator

  • May 2006 - Apr 2008

  -Supported aged 2-5 typically developing children as well as a broad range of those with special needs at a daycare/preschool program-Contributed to creating an open, supportive, and nurturing environment-Implemented unique care plans for young children with special needs with help and cooperation of the families, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavioral interventionists -Supported aged 2-5 typically developing children as well as a broad range of those with special needs at a daycare/preschool program-Contributed to creating an open, supportive, and nurturing environment-Implemented unique care plans for young children with special needs with help and cooperation of the families, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavioral interventionists



Artona

• Canada
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduation Photographer

  • 2006 - 2007

  -Provided superior customer service -Photographed high school and university students for traditional graduation style photographs -Organized and staged group photos -Maintained all photographic equipment and camera rooms -Provided superior customer service -Photographed high school and university students for traditional graduation style photographs -Organized and staged group photos -Maintained all photographic equipment and camera rooms