Educational Assistant Red River

CAREER SUMMARY

I worked in the hospitality industry since 2009, starting as a front desk attendant at a hotel and then as a cook for over 10 years. I recently decided to go back to college to obtain a teaching diploma and eventually a Bachelor of Education.

I love a challenge, analyzing problems, and coming up with innovative solutions. I enjoy learning new things and would like to work at a company where I could continually learn and grow to meet new goals. Having direct and open communication is important to me in a workplace because it is the biggest step to create success for everyone.

EDUCATION

January 2019 – Current

Red River College, Technical Vocational Teacher Education Part-Time Program

August 2009 – August 2011

Red River College, Culinary Arts Diploma

Obtained Red Seal in 2014

EXPERIENCE

September 2019 – Current

Educational Assistant, Garden Valley Collegiate (9-12), GVSD, Winkler

Support students in a learning environment.

Closely worked with students who have a visual impairment.

oBraille studies – reading and brailling using different methods including a brailler, braille tablet, electronic braille display, and print embosser.

oHelped students navigate different types of technology, (ie iPhone, laptop, iPad) by using voiceover, audio reader, and keyboard shortcuts.

oWorked as a guide to teach mobility and navigation around the school.

Help students with disabilities develop life skills

oCooking, math, computer technology, robotics, computer programming, literacy, communication, and social interactions.

Assist teachers in their classroom by attending to students’ questions/concerns, photocopying, handing out assignments, or assisting to any other requests the teacher may have.

Keep open communication with classroom teachers, supervisors, and school administration about student progress, complications, and incidents.

Communicated with students, colleagues, and teachers through:

oMicrosoft Teams

oWord documents

oExcel spreadsheets

oE-mails

December 2016 – Current

Transcriptionist/Captioner, Rev.com

Maintain high metric levels in accuracy, formatting, alignment, and commitment.

Complete and submit projects before the deadlines that are given by keeping keyboard typing speed and accuracy skills at a high level.

Follow special instructions and unique requests from clients for their transcription and captioning projects.

Although a work from home job, I stayed connected with my colleagues through Rev’s online forums.

April 2010 – November 2014

Culinary Arts Experience

Created daily menus and supply lists for preparation and procurement.

Prepared brunch and dinner for up to 60 tenants per day.

Prepared restaurant menu items to meet high-quality standards and in a timely manner for approximately 80 guests a night.

Prepared large batch cooking for catering functions for hundreds of people while maintaining food quality and safety.

Instructed cooks and serving staff about daily menu items, dietary needs, and individual tasks for functions.

Created new menu items and plating designs/templates for salad/entrée/dessert dishes.

Organized daily tasks for myself and other kitchen staff.

Analyzed where problems might occur during food service to make sure everything would run smoothly.

Quickly came up with solutions to problems that would arise, whether it be a failed recipe, short staffed, or complication during a food service operation.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES

Basic knowledge in html, CSS, Python, SQL, and Javascript.

Certificate from Hadley Institute, Contracted Braille, UEB Edition (2020)

Certificate from Hadley Institute, Introduction to Uncontracted Braille, UEB Edition (2020)

Received Chaine des Rotisseurs dinner award in 2011

Received Hospitality Leadership award in 2011

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