SHANNON KASSTAN

smkassta@lakeheadu.ca · THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO

· www.weeblysmkassta.com

Teacher focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning
and academic performance. Talented teacher with an exceptional ability to establish cooperative,
professional relationships with parents, staff, and administration. Clear communicator who prioritizes
success, as well as their holistic development.

EXPERIENCE
09/2011 – 08/2014
MCDONALDS EMPLOYEE
 Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints
 Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and
managers
 Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner
 Reported to each shift on time and ready to work

06/2013 – PRESENT
DIETARY AID, SOUTHRIDGE THUNDER BAY LAKEHEAD
 Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, sanitation, food prep, and
presentation
 Educated clients about the long-term health benefits of balanced diets and
exercise programs
 Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging
curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing/ care home programs
 Provided patient education

06/2013 – PRESENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR, STEP-BY-STEP CHILDCARE CENTER
 Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children’s progress and
recommend appropriate learning plans
 Supervised a group of children throughout the day
 Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
 Monitored students’ educational progress with individual charts and files
 Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
 Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
 Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire
group
 Used classroom observations to create written assessments of child’s performance
 Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow
 Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
 SEPTEMBER 2017 – PRESENT
CHILD & YOUTH RESPITE WORKER, JOAN’S RESPITE & RESOURCE HUB
 Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
 Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of
patients
 Provided a comforting and soothing environment
 Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance, and
performance improvement activities.
 Work with a variety of children with exceptional skills. Children with physical,
developmental, behavioral, emotional, and sensory impairments.

EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2013- PRESENT
HONOURS BACHELORS OF EDUCATION, LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
 Graduated from Honours Bachelors of English
 Continuing education in my Masters nest year with a focus on Indigenous Studies and
Special Education.

SKILLS
 Kind and empathetic educator
 Creative and purposeful lesson planning
 SMART Board aptitude
 Fluent in Severn Dialect (Ojibwe)
 Strong written and verbal communicator
 Fast learner
 Communicate effectively with all age
students