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ALEXANDRA YOUNGSON

Hitchin,United kingdom

Summary

Dedicated learning support assistant and Early Years Practitioner with expertise in special needs education and developmental needs. Proficient in IEP creation, individualized support, and behavioural modelling to foster creative expression and goal setting. Demonstrates exceptional classroom organisation, time management, and child safety procedures while utilising teaching resources effectively. Committed to nurturing empathy and patience in educational environments to support children's growth and learning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Early Childhood Educator

Brightpath (Busy Bees)
Coquitlam
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Actively participated in staff development initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of instruction provided at our school/center.
  • Met both group and individual needs, incorporating developmentally-appropriate practices.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies such as storytelling, role-playing, games, art projects, and technology integration to enhance learning experiences.
  • Observed children's interactions with peers and adults to identify potential developmental delays or behavioral concerns.
  • Established positive classroom environment that encouraged exploration, collaboration, and respect.
  • Supported children's development of self-help skills by guiding them through daily routines such as toileting, hand-washing, and mealtime.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Educational Assistant

Coquitlam School District
Coquitlam
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Boosted student learning carrying out planned lessons and activities.
  • Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials, and helping with specific problems.
  • Instructed students on concepts outlined in lesson plans.
  • Helped supervising teacher manage classroom and implement lesson plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Supported students with special needs by providing one-on-one attention and guidance.
  • Implemented intervention strategies designed to help at-risk or struggling students succeed academically.
  • Implemented lessons as part of flexible, inclusive program meeting both academic and functional student needs.
  • Helped teachers meet students' needs by recommending solutions to behavioral, academic, or classroom issues.

Registered childminder

self employed
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with parents to understand and cater to individual child needs.
  • Ensured child safety by implementing strict supervision routines and strategies.
  • Administered first aid promptly during emergencies, minimising injury complications.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment for children's emotional and social development.
  • Conducted regular assessments of children's development, informing tailored care plans.
  • Provided consistent daily routine establishing structure in the home setting.
  • Coordinated outings to enhance children's understanding of the world around them.
  • Implemented positive behaviour management techniques fostering respectful attitudes amongst children.

Education

Early Childhood Educator -

British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Registry
Victoria, British Columbia

CACHE NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Ofqual

Skills

  • IEP creation
  • Individualized support
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Special needs education
  • Developmental needs
  • Classroom organization
  • Time management
  • Goal setting
  • Creative expression
  • Child safety procedures
  • Empathy and patience
  • Early childhood education specialist
  • Teaching resource utilisation

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Brightpath (Busy Bees)
01.2024 - 06.2025

Educational Assistant

Coquitlam School District
03.2022 - 01.2024

Registered childminder

self employed
03.2018 - 06.2021

CACHE NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Ofqual

Early Childhood Educator -

British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Registry

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