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Compassionate Educational Assistant with 28+ years of experience supporting diverse learners from pre-kindergarten through junior high. Expertise in implementing IEPs, differentiated instructional supports, and positive behaviour strategies to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and student safety. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention with a trauma-informed approach and collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that support the whole child.…Compassionate Educational Assistant with 28+ years of experience supporting diverse learners from pre-kindergarten through junior high. Expertise in implementing IEPs, differentiated instructional supports, and positive behaviour strategies to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and student safety. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention with a trauma-informed approach and collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that support the whole child.

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Compassionate Educational Assistant with 28+ years of experience supporting diverse learners from pre-kindergarten through junior high. Expertise in implementing IEPs, differentiated instructional supports, and positive behaviour strategies to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and student safety. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention with a trauma-informed approach and collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that support the whole child.…Compassionate Educational Assistant with 28+ years of experience supporting diverse learners from pre-kindergarten through junior high. Expertise in implementing IEPs, differentiated instructional supports, and positive behaviour strategies to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and student safety. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention with a trauma-informed approach and collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that support the whole child.

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Compassionate Educational Assistant with 28+ years of experience supporting diverse learners from pre-kindergarten through junior high. Expertise in implementing IEPs, differentiated instructional supports, and positive behaviour strategies to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and student safety. Proven ability to provide crisis intervention with a trauma-informed approach and collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that support the whole child.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Educational Assistant at Miscouche Consolidated School

January 1, 2024 - Present

Provided 1:1 morning academic instruction for a grade 4 student with high-need ADHD, supporting communication, task initiation, and learning progress through individualized teaching in a dedicated classroom setting. Delivered in-class support for two grade 1 students in the afternoon, including redirection and step-by-step prompting for attention, work completion, transitions, and frustration regulation; maintained calm, consistent behavioural support. Supervised a high-energy kindergarten student during recess and lunch, fostering safe play and respectful communication. Provided IEP-based instruction for a student with ASD and significant learning disabilities to promote communication and participation. Developed engaging, standards-aligned instructional tools and cultivated a nurturing classroom climate with ethical peer interactions. Previously led a chess club promoting strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Orphanage Manager & Primary Caregiver at Love Uganda Foundation

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Delivered full-time care and developmental support for 30 vulnerable children in a resource-limited setting, prioritizing safety, routine, and emotional well-being during COVID-19-related school closures and lockdowns. Directed on-site pediatric health support, caregiving, emergency response, and coordination with local providers. Authored and delivered a home-based, multi-subject curriculum aligned with the Uganda National Curriculum for all thirty children during lockdown. Maintained schooling access and essential needs through child sponsorship coordination; sponsor six orphaned boys with ongoing educational and emotional continuity, mentorship, and stability.

P3 Helper at Little Stars Infant & Primary School

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Supported lesson delivery by adapting materials and differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs. Provided 1:1 academic support to build student confidence and performance. Initiated and led the school's first chess club to promote critical thinking and peer collaboration.

Caregiver, School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent at Ttega Child Development Centre

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018

Lived on-site to oversee daily operations, caregiving, and educational delivery in a resource-limited setting. Served as Boys Dormitory Supervisor, facilitated group health discussions, and ensured access to medical resources. Led cross-functional educational delivery across all grades, authored Sunday school curriculum, and balanced academics with character development. Organized educational excursions and enrichment activities; sponsored and mentored four orphaned girls.