Sara Donovan

Sara Donovan
Ph7 55 Elm Dr. W
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B.3Z3
416-809-0555
saramdonovan78@gmail.com

EDUCATION
2015- Present Early Childhood Education Diploma Sheridan
Part time studies towards RECE in College,
Ontario have included courses in Oakville
Intentional Strategies, Ethics and
Reflections, and Assessment in
Education.

Sept. 2015- Educational Support Diploma Sheridan

Apr. 2017 This accredited diploma program College,
includes courses in: Autism Spectrum Oakville
Disorders, Behaviour Strategies,
Teaching and Learning, Educational and
Assistive Technology, and Personal
Care.

2013-2014 Early Childhood Education Diploma New

This one year diploma program included Brunswick
courses in: Learning Environment I and II, Community
Professional Relationship Skills, Play College,
Experience, Individualized Program Fredericton
Planning and Health and Safety.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification Standard First Aid Level C CPR (January, 2017)

Lifesaving Society, Mississauga

Mental Health First Aid (January, 2017)

Sheridan, Oakville

WHMIS (January, 2017)

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YOW Canada

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) (Sept, 2016)

Sheridan, Brampton

Training Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

(September, 2015)
Ontario Ministry of Labour

Training in Transfers, Lifts, and Personal Care

(November 2015)
Health Science Unit, Sheridan Brampton

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

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

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Excel, Internet research, and Outlook
I have knowledge of Assistive Technology software such as
Kurzweil and Dragon Natural Speech
I have experience with the following web-based applications
Google Sites, Google Docs, Wikis, Prezi, Powtoon, and Weebly

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Jan. 2017- ES Praticum Peel District

Present Supporting High School Students in School Board
the learning and practice of life skills
in a contained classroom.
Supporting IEP life skill goals.
Collaborating with the school team.
Experience with PECS, token
economies, visual schedules, and
social narratives

Sept 2016- Dec ES Practicum Peel District

2016 Supporting elementary students with School Board

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learning disabilities in a contained

classroom
Collaborated with the classroom
teacher in weekly lesson planning
Collaborated with the psychologist
and the classroom teacher in creating
and implementing a safety plan

April 2014- ECE Practicum New Maryland

June 2014 contributing to programming Childrens
taking the lead in teacher-led Centre, New
activities Brunswick
playing with the children in such a
way as to promote imagination and
creativity going outside with them,
helping to supervise and ensure safe
play
Worked strictly with the senior
preschool classroom (4 year olds)
RELATED EMPLOYMENT

Sept. 2009- Kindergarten Support Worker Parkside

Jan. 2010 Hired on a one-time 6 month Elementary
contract as permissible in School,
Fredericton N.B. for kindergarten Fredericton,
support workers N.B.
Working with a small group of
students in various activities such
as, math games and helping to
sound out letter sounds during
writing times.
Assisted the teacher in preparing for
lessons and activities
Collaborated with a small team of
EAs, CYWs, and Teachers

UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

2011 -2013 Retail Manager Stitches,

Accountable for large sums of cash Fredericton N.B.
and customer service in a fast-paced
environment
Managed a large team of employees

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Created sales goals and schedules

Hired and evaluated the team of
employees
Collaborated with Reginal and
Divisional Managers to further
improve sales performance and
customer service
Merchandised stock to appeal to
targeted consumer

2010 - 2011 Assistant Retail Manager Urban Planet,

Assisted and trained with the Fredericton,
Regional and Store Manager N.B.
Directed team when Manger was not
available or present
Handled all cash registered and
deposits
Delegated responsibility to
employees
Promoted to sister store as Manager

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages, cultures, and travelling

REFERENCES

Claire Peters Leigh MacArthur Jodi Campbell

Ridgeview Public School Applewood School New Maryland
Primary Special Education Childrens Centre
Communications Teacher Owner/Operator
Teacher l.macarthur@peelsb.co nmcc@nb.aibn.com
c.peters@peelsb.com m 506-457-1551
905-441-6332 908-824-1790