Samantha Tidd, BA

780-285-0184
gzxxl@stu.ca

Profile Summary
I have eight years of education-related work experience. My patience, positivity and energy has
contributed to my success working with both special needs adults, and students in public school from
grades seven to eleven.

Work Experience

Educational Assistant, May 2015-Present

Fort Vermilion School Division, High Level, AB
Provides support for students to be included in the classroom and school both socially and academically
Implements lesson and behavioral plans for students as directed by the teacher
Motivates and encourage students to participate in learning activities
Uses effective instructional strategies to help students with lessons and assignments

Job Coach, June 2009- January 2011

Mariner Resources Opportunity Network Inc., Carbonear, NL
Provides onsite job skill training and employment support to adults with developmental and physical
disabilities
Ensures production quota, quality of work and required amount of work is completed to employers
specifications
Completes and maintains progress reports concerning skill development and client behavior for supported
employment services counsellor

Cage Administrator, Jan. 2008- September 2008

TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice, Fredericton, NB
Customer service, reception, and general administrative duties
Assisted with event planning, and attended client meetings
Processed cheques and other financial documents
Familiarization with investments and banking strategies

Education
St. Thomas University, 2006-2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Fredericton, NB
Entrance Scholarship, St Thomas University 2006
Tyler Francis Memorial award, 2006
Air Vice Marshall Scholarship, 2006
Fredericton Real Estate Board Scholarship, 2007
 Awards and Certificates
Standard First Aid, 2015
Drug Abuse Resistance Education Volunteer Certificate, 2006

Volunteer Experience
Sunday School (preschool and nursery) helper, 2015- present
Belongs to a group that cooks and delivers meals for people in High Level, 2014-present
Organizes RCMP group charity donations, 2009- present
Volunteer at The Helping Hand, Bay Roberts, NL. Store worker- responsible for advertising and website
management, 2010-2014
Peer Tutor- tutored children and young adults ages 11-23 in various subjects, 2000-present
Spanish tutor for Adult learners, 2006-2007
Treasurer- Oromocto High School, 2005-2006
Developed and instructed the group: Committed Citizens Creating Change at Oromocto High School,
2005-2006