DIANNE HUSTWITT

CAREER PROFILE

Strong advocate for individuals with special needs
Excel at promoting inclusion of students
Experience with differentiated instruction
Proven ability to think outside of the box
Proficient with Google Docs
Positive relationship building skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Extensive collaboration experience
Culturally responsive teacher
Effective classroom management

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD April 2017-Present

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

EMERGENCY OCCASIONAL TEACHER May 2019-present

 Managed classrooms from kindergarten to grade 8 during teacher absences

 Set and communicated learning and behaviour expectations to students based on respect
 Implemented teaching strategies and differentiated instruction
 Observed and assessed students

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Term 27 hours per week April 2017-Jan 2019

 Supported teachers within the classroom with safety and educational needs of students
including safety plan development, ABC charting and accommodations to the curriculum
 Provided instructional reinforcement to facilitate the success of each student
 Implemented existing and developed alternative strategies to assist students with needs
 Problem solved with teachers on an individualized basis to provide a consistent learning
environment for students

FANSHAWE COLLEGE May 2016- Dec 2017

We enrich the lives of individuals and meet the changing needs of our diverse communities

PROFESSOR
 Development Service Worker Program educator
 Facilitated and provided instruction for 16 third year apprenticeship students
 Redeveloped program material and participation activities for ten to fourteen-week
courses
  Collaborated with students on their accommodations to maximize their learning potential

PARENTS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING June 1999 – Sept 2018

Every individual with developmental disabilities lives with dignity as a valued member of our community.

SENIOR SUPPORT PROVIDER

Multiple Locations
 Hired, mentored, trained, and developed all employees in their roles
 Assisted individuals in setting and achieving goals and aspirations for themselves
 Wrote individualized goal plans and implemented pathways to success
 Collaborated with outside agencies to maximize integration into communities
 Assisted clients in obtaining work placements, education opportunities,
financial stability, social relationships, self-advocacy skills and recreational
pursuits
 Completed budget reports, payroll and staff evaluations

EDUCATION

MEDAILLE COLLEGE 2018-2019

Master of Science in Elementary Education

WILFRID LAURIER UNVERSITY 1996-1999

Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology)

Certified in Behaviour Management Systems, CPR level C, Emergency First Aid, Non-
Violent Crisis Intervention, Fierce Conversations and Anger Management

COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE

ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINER 2011-2017

 Created program teaching individuals with developmental disabilities about
abuse recognition, reporting and prevention
 Facilitated training to Regional agencies and their staff
SEX-ESTEEM TRAINER AND FACILITATOR 2007-2017
 Created program to teach individuals with developmental disabilities and their
support people about safe and healthy sexuality and relationships
 Facilitated a yearly conference of 60 individuals and staff on Sex-Esteem topics

References available upon request