Aqsa Bashir

Aqsa Bashir
127 Holmes Cr
Milton, Ontario
L9T 0V8
416-659-4790
bashiraa@sheridancollege.ca

EDUCATION

Sept. 2016- Educational Support Diploma Sheridan College,

Present This accredited diploma program includes Oakville
courses in: Autism Spectrum Disorders,
Behaviour Strategies, Teaching and Learning,
Computer and Assistive Technology, and
Personal Care.

1999-2003 GCE Advanced Level- Cambridge International Beaconhouse

Exams School System,
Graduated with a High School Diploma. This Islamabad,
program included courses in Physics, Chemistry, Pakistan
Biology, Mathematics & Language.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification Standard First Aid Level ‘C’ CPR (September 2018)

Redcross Society of Halton, Oakville

Training Training in Transfers, Lifts, and Personal Care (November

2016)
Health Science Unit, Oakville

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

 As part of the ES Mobile Computing Program I am proficient with: Microsoft Word

and PowerPoint, Excel, Internet research, and email.
 I have knowledge of Assistive Technology such as Pro-Lo-Quo BIGMack
communicator, Lexia Core 5, Boardmaker, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Google Read & Write,
Word Prediction, Grammarly and Dragon.
 I have evaluated educational software and am familiar with software such as
Quizlet, Live Scribe Pen, Word Q.
 I have knowledge of peripherals such as adaptive switches, drawing tablets and
adaptive push buttons.
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 I have experience with the following web-based applications: Google Sites, Google
Docs, Wikis, Prezi, Powtoon, Flipgrid, Wix.
 I have experience with the following Communication based applications: FM
system.

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

2012- 2014 Foundation Stage Teacher GEMS Winchester

 Working with children aged three to five School, Dubai,
years and provided them with a safe and U.A.E
stimulating learning environment.
 Developing language, maths, personal, social
and emotional development through stories,
songs, games, drawing and imaginative play.
 Supervising students during outdoor
activities and ensured health and safety of
students indoor and outdoor.
 Assisting students with moderate-to-severe
needs and provided modified learning
curriculum and support.
 Observing, assessing and recording each
child's progress.
 Collaborating with the school team.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Sep- Nov 2018 ES Practicum T. A. Blakelock

 Gained experience in the high school CPP High School,
program for children aged 14-21 and Halton District
supported students with different School Board,
exceptionalities such as medically fragile, Oakville
seizure disorders, FASD, ASD, challenging
behaviour and intellectual & learning
disabilities.
 Supporting and engaging students during
daily community circle, art, drama, tech and
sensory play.
 Providing academic support during
language and maths.
 Helping during bin work and fine motor
skills activities.
 Aiding students during physical fitness,
sports and gym activities.
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 Experience with PECS, first- then board,

prompting, modelling, planned ignoring,
redirection and task analysis.
 Aiding in feeding, lifting, transferring,
toileting and personal care.
 Assistive devices such as wheelchairs,
adapted bikes, orthotics, adapted feeding
utensils and using elevator and ramps.
 Assistive technology such as Pro-Lo-Quo
communication device and BIGmack
communicator.
 Fostered independence in essential life
skills such as hygiene, dressing, cleaning,
cooking & meal preparation and grocery
shopping.
 Learnt to fill out seizure records, behaviour
charts and tracking sheets.
 Helped students gain sensory breaks by
visits to the sensory room, sensory toys, use
of weighted blankets and vests.
 Participated in before and after school bus
duties.
 Accompanied and supported children
during field trips and community walks.
 Ensured personal and student safety during
the day.
 Collaborated with a large team of EAs and
teachers.
 Supported classroom teachers as needed.

Jan-Apr 2017 ES Practicum P. L. Robertson

 Supported two students with Down Public School,
syndrome in an integrated grade two and Halton District
grade five setting and occasionally assisted a School Board,
student with Autism in a grade six setting. Milton
 Experience with PECS, first-then strategy,
visual schedules, and task analysis.
 Behaviour management using planned
ignoring, redirection, prompting, modelling,
reinforcements and social stories.
 Assisted in teaching writing using the
“Handwriting without tears” program.
 Supported reading using flashcards, memory
games and Assistive technology.
 Helped teach maths using manipulatives and
think alouds.
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 Involved in reading storybooks one-on-one

to students.
 Supported during morning routines, circle
time, Reading Buddies, library and whole-
school activities.
 Gained knowledge with Assistive
technology- Lexia Core 5, Raz Kids,
Handwriting without tears & Storyline
online.
 Provided assistance to classroom teacher
when needed.
 Collaborated with a small team of EAs and
Teachers.

UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

2016-2016 Cashier Walmart,

 Operating a cash register, scanning items Milton
and bagging them.
 Accountable for large sums of cash and
customer service in a fast-paced
environment
 Collaborated with a large team of cashiers,
managers, and other departments.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Fluent in Urdu & Hindi, Intermediate in Arabic; skilled in cooking and baking, home décor,
party planning and babysitting. Interests in reading, writing, travelling and exploring cultures,
arts and crafts and crossword puzzles.