Shaylene Anderson

SHAYLENE ANDERSON
56 Spadina RD
Brampton, ON
L6X 4X6
289-946-3693
andeshay@sheridancollege.ca

EDUCATION

Sept. 2016- Educational Support Diploma Sheridan College,

Dec 2020 I'm a student who is currently enrolled in the Oakville
educational assistant program where I will
attain my diploma by December 2020. This
program specialises in working with children
who have Autism and other special disabilities.
In addition, I have gained an extensive learning
experience and exposure to a wide range of
curricular and learning objects as well as
technology to enhance the education of
students with severe and intellectual
disabilities. With the knowledge I have
obtained it has enhanced my customer service
and problem-solving skills through work with
senior citizens, Children and individuals with
special needs.

2009 Ontario Secondary School Diploma Monsignor Fraser

Graduated from Monsignor Fraser; Completed College
full day placement at an elementary school Secondary,
working with students in grade 1-6. Toronto

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification & CPI Training (July 2020)

Training Kerry’sPlace

Glucometer Training ( July 2020)

Standard First Aid Level ‘C’ CPR (March 2019 )

Kerry’s Place

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Safe Management Training ( July 2019)

Central West Development

Professional Development

● Ability to develop and implement strategies to promote and support a positive

climate in all settings that contribute to a safe, caring, and secure setting
● Able to apply Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in special education classes that
treat behavioural problems among special needs children
● Trained on how to use a wide variety of assisting devices
● Able to create an I.E.P to implement a developmental plan pertaining to personal
care, self-advocacy, peer social skills
● Trained on how to improve children's and adults' physical skills by using different
stimuli to help individuals develop and engage their senses. Through the use of a
sensory room that includes lights, colours, sounds, soft play objects all within a safe
environment.
● Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email
● I have knowledge of Assistive Technology software such as … (Kidsread2kids,
Clicker 5, Speech to text)
● experience with web-based educational games such as … (RazKids, Cool Math
Games)

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

2019-Present Developmental service worker Kerry's Place

● Personal care (hygiene)

● Attend psychiatric meetings
● Administer medication
● glucometer trained through Kerry's
Place
● Monitor clients blood sugar
● Works alongside the dietitian team to
maintain a healthy lifestyle for
individuals diagnosed with diabetes
● I have experience administering
cannabis oil and I am an advocate that

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works closely with the Apollo clinic

● Enhance their quality of life as well as
build their social skills by planning daily
activities such as (Zumba swim, Aqua-
fitness, Blowing, Animal therapy)
● Report monthly budgets to manager
● Collect data (sleep cam, behaviours,
moods, meals, outings, bowel
movements)
● Book doctors appointments and follow-
ups,
● Learning ASL
● CPI trained through Kerry's Place
● Advocate on behalf of my clients for
decisions on increases and decreases of
medication used to treat bipolar
disorder, irritability, and seizures

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2018 Educational Support Worker Eden Brook

● Supporting students with Learning Middle School,
disability in an integrated grade 3 setting Brampton
● Supported students with maths test, social
studies, creative writing
● Collaborated with a small team of EAs and
Teachers

Jan. 2019 Educational Support Worker Saint kevin

● Supported students with autism in a grade 3 Catholic school,
and 4 classroom setting Board
● Shadowed the behavioural therapist and
ASD team
● Worked in a Kindergarten classroom one
student diagnosed with ASD

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UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

2016-2019 Assistant Manager Dynamite ,

Heartland
● Provide excellent customer service and
leadership skills it allows the team to
deliver desired results by achieving
challenging goals
● Supports store manager in supervising
employees and store operations
● Work one on one with CO-OP students on
how to build relationships with customers
and employees
● Trained CO-OP students how to do in-store
tasks such as markdowns, mini visual
layouts, and mannequin change

REFERENCES

Denean Benjamin Jodi Williams Emelia Frimgping

Dietary Aid Jodiwilliams@kerrysplace. Manager
647-456-3030 org 416 8951525