Lopa Jani

13 Petunias Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6V 3G6
647-706-2980
ljani2711@gmail.com
EDUCATION

Educational Support Diploma May 2018- Present

Sheridan College, Oakville
This accredited Intensive Diploma program includes courses in Disability Issues, Communication
Disorder, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Educational and Assistive Technology, Foundation of
Education, Assessment in Education, Working with Teams, Autism Spectrum Disorders,
Challenging Behaviour and Discipline, Physical Exceptionalities & Personal Care and Intellectual
Learning Disabilities, Field Seminar and Field Placement.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification & Training

BMS Training (March 2019)

Sheridan College, Oakville

Mental Health First Aid Training (March 2019)

Sheridan College, Oakville

Worker Health and Safety Awareness (Jan. 2019)

Sheridan College, Oakville

LGBTQ+ Awareness Training (Jan. 2019)

Sheridan College, Oakville

safeTALK, Suicide Alertness for Everyone (Jan. 2019)

Sheridan College, Oakville

Training in Transfers, Lifts, and Personal Care (Nov. 2018)

Sheridan College, Brampton

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (October 2018)

Sheridan, Oakville
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TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

 I am proficient with: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel; Internet research, and
email.

 I have knowledge of Assistive Technology software such as Google read and write, Read
aloud (MS. Word)

 I have experience with educational software such as Google Calendar, stop motion
animation, Google translate.

 I have experience with web-based educational games such as IXL, Education.com,

Quizlet, Quizizz, RazKids, Starfall.

 I am proficient with the following web-based tools/ applications such as Google Sites,
Google Docs, Weebly, Wikis, PowToon, Flip grid, Storyboard that, Piktochart,
Screencast-o-Matic.

 I have experience building communication boards with Board maker.

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

Casual Classroom Assistant 2016-Present

Gordon Graydon Senior Public School, Peel District School Board, Brampton

 Follow the teacher’s plan and ensure consistency.

 Encourage a positive learning environment in the classroom.
 Maintain a safe and caring environment in class and school.

Travel Assistant 2016-Present

Gordon Graydon Senior Public School, Peel District School Board, Brampton

 Assist students in boarding/in getting off the bus to school/home.

 Maintain the log of the students travelling.
 Ensure safe travels of the students.

Lunchroom Supervisor 2016-Present

Gordon Graydon Senior Public School, Peel District School Board, Brampton

 Assisting students with mild-to-severe needs during lunchtime and encourage life skill goals.
 Be alert with triggers on allergies, observe and assist with assistive devices.
 Ensuring students safety during indoor/outdoor playtime.
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Emergency Supply Teacher 2014- 2016

Toronto District School Board, Toronto

 Follow the teachers plan for the day.

 Encourage a positive learning environment in the classroom.
 Maintain a safe and caring environment in class and school.

Lunchroom Supervisor 2013-2016

Crescent Town Elementary School, Toronto District School Board, Toronto

 Assisting students with mild-to-moderate needs during lunchtime.

 Be alert with triggers on allergies, assist with assistive devices and encourage life skill goals.
 Ensuring students safety during indoor/outdoor playtime.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

ES Practicum May – June 2019

Judith Nyman Secondary School, Peel District School Board, Brampton
 Supporting students with Cerebral palsy, Autism, Learning disabilities, Intellectual disabilities,
ASD, Physical Exceptionalities and Behaviour challenges.
 Involvement with collecting data during Mental Health week on Google Sheets.
 Observed and supported the Teaching assistant during the toileting duties and maintain a log.
 Worked as a team to give ownership to students with Cerebral Palsy, learning disability doing
the artwork.
 Practice teaching techniques like ‘splitting in sequence’ and adding resourceful material.
 Worked as a team member to gather a fashion show for Asian Heritage month.
 Knowledge about the workshops like Co-Op, Media, Wood, Auto body, Auto works, Chef
training, Merchandise support the students to develop their skills in life skill program.

ES Practicum Jan.- March 2019

Clark Boulevard Public School, Peel District School Board, Brampton

 Supporting students with Autism and ADHD in an integrated Kindergarten classroom.

 Experience with Folder educative games, PECS, choice board and social stories, recording
progress with photos and short videos on the classroom devices.
 Knowledge of how to maintain a communication book with parents.
 Building a communication board with visuals and limited words.
 Collaborated with a small team of EAs, Speech and language pathologist and Teachers to
discuss the next steps to support student’s communication skills.
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Volunteer Tutor 2013- 2016

Canadian Acers Academy Inc. Brampton
 Prepare students with Math and mental math and quiz.
 Supported students with reading levelled books and homework.

UNRELATED EMPLOYMENT

Merchandise Presentation Associate 2016-2017

Sears Canada, Brampton
 Customer service
 Inventory recording
 Security tagging

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

 I can converse and read in languages such as Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi.
 I have learnt, choreographed and danced in Bollywood style on festive occasions during
community gatherings.