BRITTANY TENNIER

244 Elmore Drive Acton, ON, L7J 1T9

Home: (519) 853-2239 Cell: (905) 691-3945
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Experience working in a school setting as an Educational Assistant
● Skilled in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint,
● Proven ability to work efficiently in teams or independently
● Certified in CPR and First Aid
● Trained in Behaviour Management Systems

EDUCATION
Educational Support Diploma September 2017 – April 2019
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.

Sheridan Student Field Placement 2019

Georgetown District High School, Georgetown, ON
• Worked twice a week for 10 weeks
• Being a part of a team of 25 Educational Assistants
• Working directly with a student who struggles with transitions
• Shadowing EA who works with student with Cerebral Palsy
• Working in the Community Pathways Program

Sheridan Student Field Placement

Silver Creek Public School, Georgetown, ON 2018
• Twice a week for 10 weeks
• Opportunity to work in a Self-contained class
• Working one-on-one with a student diagnosed on the spectrum
• Putting transition plans in place
• Supporting all students in class with learning materials and transitions

Sheridan Student Field Placement 2018

Robert Little Public School, Acton, ON
• Worked once a week for 10 weeks
• Working with individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Behavioural Problems
• Provide individual support to students with Learning Disabilities
• Learning how to put social stories and visual schedules in place to help facilitate learning

General Arts and Science Certificate September 2014 - April 2015

Georgian College, Barrie, ON.

BA in Psychology September 2015 – April 2016

Brock University, Thorold, ON.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STRIDE June 2015 - August 2015
Acton, ON
• Summer Student Position
 • Worked in Head Office, job searching for their Employees that were ready to enter the work force
again or needed assistant in finding a job.
• Filled important Data in records
• Assisted in the Worksite Training Program, working with Individuals with Mental Health Issues
• Working with the Individuals to complete assessments of skills to ensure an appropriate match for
employment

Walmart 2018-present
Milton, ON.
• Providing customers with the best experience while shopping
• Working independently to complete a job
• Maintain positive professional relationships with co-workers which promote teamwork and
efficiency
• This job required me to be highly organized and to have strong time management skills

Educational Assistant (HDSB) 2018-present

Burlington, ON
• Support teachers during classes and help students with exceptional educational needs
• Developed students' self-help skills: eating, toileting, hygiene and academic skills.
• Assisted student with written work, reading, math, science, and social studies.
• Assisted students to clarify difficult points in subjects.
• Helped teachers in preparation of classroom requirements.
• Provide assistances to students with note-taking, organizing materials and taking tests.
• Provided positive reinforcement for children who were having behavioral issues in their
classroom
• Working within a Self-contained classroom

VOLUNTEER
Basketball Coach Assistant 2014-2017
Acton District High School, Acton, ON.
• Worked alongside the coach during practice
• Helping the players understand that they need to communicate with one another to be successful
on the court
• Participated in the practice, and doing the basketball drills with the team
• Ran practice when coach was unable to make it
• Putting plays and drills in place for the team