T H O M AS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled and experienced providing educational assistance to children and youth
Proven ability to quickly establish rapport and trust with students
Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Possess Class G Drivers License
EDUCATION
Social Service Worker Diploma 2012
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario
Educational Assistant Diploma 2006
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario
Eco-tourism Management Certificate 2003
Forest Recreation Technician Diploma 2000
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton and Lindsay, Ontario
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
School Age Program Coordinator 2014
City of Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario
Planned and implemented activities for JK and SK children.
Supervised School Age children in daily activities.
Educational Assistant / Child and youth Worker /
Early Childhood Educator 2012 - 2013
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, Ontario
Provided teaching assistance and supervision for various grades
Assisted students with remedial reading, mathematics and other courses.
Provided individual assistance for Learning Life Skills Students with various disabilities.
Social Service Worker/Educational Assistant Co-op Placement/Volunteer 2012
Queen Mary Public School, Peterborough, Ontario
Assisted and communicated with grade 7 students with academics and social issues.
Assisted a grade 7 teacher with daily activities
Program Head/Counselor Summer 2009 & 2010
Camp Muskoka, Bracebridge, Ontario
Led a cabin of children aged 6 10.
Lead archery for children and teenagers
Program Facilitator Summer 2008
Moorelands Camp, Dorset, Ontario
Instructed recreational programs for children
Lead archery for children
Program Facilitator Summer 2007
Camp Kennebec, Arden, Ontario
Instructed recreational programs for special needs children and adults
Lead a cabin of special needs teens and adults
Worked with kids and adults with ADHD, Autism, and Down Syndrome etc.
Educational Assistant (occasional / supply) 2006 - 2007
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
Assisted Elementary and High School Teachers with organizing materials and supervising students
Provided individual and group assistance to students in all subject areas
Assistant Instructor 2005 Present
Kumon Learning Centre, Peterborough, Ontario
Assist instructor with daily routine duties.
Evaluate and grade mathematical and reading assignments/tests
Educational Assistant 2006
Otonabee Valley Public School, Peterborough, Ontario (Co-op Placement)
Assisted a grade six Teacher with organizing materials and supervising students
Provided individual and group assistance to students in all subject areas
Assisted in coaching of floor hockey
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Big Brother, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peterborough 2005 - 2011
Provided friendship to a Child who has a developmental delay and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
CERTIFICATES
Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
Workplace Health and Safety/Employment Law Workshop Certificate
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate 12 hour
Suicide Intervention Certificate
Educational Assistant Faculty Award
Project Wild Certified

• Education: Graduate degree