Jenna Georgopoulos

Jenna Georgopoulos
1544 Greenbriar Drive
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 1Y5
(905) 616-5635
Jenna.Georgopoulos@hotmail.com
EDUCATION

Sept. 2018 Autism and Behavioural Sciences Mohawk College,

Accepted to this post-graduation program Hamilton
starting September 2018

Sept. 2016-April Educational Support Diploma

2018 This accredited diploma program includes Sheridan College,
courses in: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Positive Oakville
Behaviour Strategies, Teaching and Learning
Strategies, Computer and Assistive Technology,
and Communication Disorders

2014-2016 Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences- Sheridan College,

Athletic Therapy Program Brampton
Full-time studies towards this program included;
Emergency Conditions, Anatomy, Equipment and
Bracing, Physiology, Growth and Development

2010-2014 Ontario Secondary School Diploma Thomas A.

Graduated with Honours as an Ontario Scholar; Blakelock High
Completed a half-day co-op placement in grade 12 School,
at a local physiotherapy clinic Oakville

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification/Training
Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMS) (March
2018)
City of Burlington

WHMIS (March 2018)

YOW Canada

Safe and Accepting Schools (March, 2018)

Sheridan College

Collaborative Problem Solving

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(January 2018)

CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)(Sept. 2017)

Sheridan College

Training in Transfers, Lifts, and Personal Care (Nov. 2016)

Health Science Unit, Brampton

First Responders (May 2016)

Canadian Red Cross

Standard First Aid Level ‘C’ CPR (Mar. 2012)

Red Cross Society of Halton, Oakville

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

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

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Excel, Internet research and email
 I have knowledge of Assistive Technology software such as Kurzweil, Clicker 5
 I have knowledge of Communication Devices such as Proloquo2Go and PECS
 I have knowledge of peripherals such as adaptive switches, drawing tablets,
Smart Tables, Smart Boards
 I have experience with the following web-based applications: Google Sites,
Google Docs, Wikis, Prezi, Powtoon, Kahoot, FlipGrid, Weebly, Youtube, Starfall,
Imovie, Photoshop, Prodigy, Lexia, DreamBox

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

January 2018- Instructor Oakville, ON

Present  Assisting children to build motorized LEGO
builds during lunchtime programs, after
school programs, camps and birthday
parties
 Instructing the class and directing children
from activity to activity
 Collaborating with school teams, families and
large class sizes
October 2017-
Present Peer Tutor Sheridan College,
 Tutoring peers in the Educational Support Oakville
programs in subjects such as Physical
Exceptionalities and Personal Care
 Provide tips on how to get ready for tests
and assignments

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 Answer any questions regarding course

content to the best of my abilities

July 2017- Present Respite Support Worker Burlington, ON

 Supporting Children with Autism, ADHD and

Cerebral Palsy
 Provide Assistance with bathing, toileting,
feeding and personal care
 Encourage the use of fine motor skills
activities/games
 Support during out of home outings such as
Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park and Amazing
Adventures Playland

July 2017-Present Program Leader City of

 Organizing the diversity programs for children Burlington Parks
with/without exceptionalities for ages 5-12 & Rec,
and participants with exceptionalities ages Burlington
13+
 Organize summer camp programming, winter
break programming, and Fall/Winter/Spring
programs throughout the year
 Swim support, lifts/ transfers in and out of
pools and chairs to chairs, toileting, feeding
and personal care.
 Support participants in gym settings, arts and
crafts and Field trip settings (e.g. African Lion
Safari and Aerosports Trampoline park)

October 2017 Supply Educational Assistant Upper Grand

 Supported children with a variety of District School
exceptionalities such as Autism, Learning Board
Disabilities, and Physical Exceptionalities Orangeville, ON
in grades 6-8 in a life skills classroom
setting
 Assist with academic tasks such as math,
writing and reading
 Support students on out of classroom trips
such as the local grocery store
 Experience with PECS, Visual Schedules,
Prodigy, SMART boards, Zones of
Regulation, DreamBox, and Lexia,

2012-Jan 2018 Head Coach-Dash Sports Inc. Dash Sports,

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 Run multisport programs, Floor hockey Oakville,

programs, KIK soccer programs, and Burlington,
Summer/holiday/PA day camps and run Milton
birthday parties.
 Taught kids ages 2-11 the basic
fundamentals of sports including: Hockey,
soccer, baseball, tennis, volleyball, football,
golf and basketball.
 Worked 1 on 1 with children with
exceptionalities when enrolled in classes/
camps
 Created crafts to do with camp themes
 Cleaned up the gym/head office when
needed

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Jan. 2018-Present ES Practicum Ryerson Public

 Supporting students in a Communication School,
Program in an elementary school setting Halton District
Grades K-3 School Board
 Experience with PECS, Proloquo2go and
visual schedules.
 Collaborate with a small team of EA’s and
Teachers

Oct. 2017- Jan. ES Practicum Thomas. A

2017  Supported students with a wide variety of Blakelock High
disabilities (Physical Exceptionalities, Autism, School,
Down Syndrome) and from low to high needs Halton District
in grades 9-12/ CPP School Board
 Collaborated with a large team of EAs, SERTs
and Teachers
 Practiced skills such as Feeding,
Dressing/Undressing (Winter clothes)
 Assisted students with academic tasks in the
CPP program

Jan. 2017-April ES Practicum Heritage Glen

2017  Supported students with Autism in an Public School,
integrated grade 2-3 setting Halton District
 Experience with PECS, token economies, visual School Board
schedules, Lexia, DreamBox, Prodigy and social
narratives
 Collaborated with a small team of EAs, SERTs,

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and Teachers

UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

Aug. 2017-Jan. Part Time Key Holder West 49,

2018  Accountable for large sums of cash and Oakville
customer service in a fast-paced
environment
 Collaborated with a large team of sales
associates, managers and district managers
 Responsible for opening and closing the
store

Aug 2013-Apr Receptionist Physio Remedy,

2014  Fielded telephone and email enquiries Oakville
regarding physiotherapy, chiropractic and
massage services
 Booked and rescheduled appointments
 Accountable for processing payments for
services
 Assisted therapists as required

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Intermediate French Speaker, Sports (Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball,
Snowboarding, Skiing, Rugby, Softball, Badminton), Out-door Recreation (Camping, Hiking,
Kayaking, Canoeing) Art (Painting, Drawing), Juggling, Creating Crafts, Puzzles,
Organization Skills and Photography

AWARDS
Ontario Scholar Certificate 2014
REFERENCES
Amanda Duguid Erin Lambert-Thompson Andy Rychel
City of Burlington Ryerson Public School Thomas. A. Blakelock High
Diversity Program Instructor Special Education Teacher School
Amanda.duguid@hotmail.com lamberte@hdsb.ca Community Pathway
289-208-1277 Work: 905-632-1766 Program Teacher
Cell: 905-483-4502 rychela@hdsb.ca
905-827-1158