Naglaa Elagroudy
267 Humphrey Street, Waterdown, ON L8B 1X4 • 647-237-6242 • naglagroudy@yahoo.com
Educational Assistant
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
· One year of experience as an Educational Assistant as part of the Sheridan College Field placement program
· Currently enrolled in the Educational Support Diploma Program at Sheridan College, graduating April 2021
· Fluency in both the English and Arabic languages
· Experience working with children with a variety of physical and intellectual, behavioural or other learning disabilities
· Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills within and without the classroom
· Experience using virtual classroom tools like Quizlet, Kahoot, and Zoom
· Valid First Aid and CPR certification
EDUCATION
Educational Support Intensive Diploma Program Sept 2020 – April 2021 Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
· High Honours GPA 3.95/4.0
Relevant Courses:
· Working with Teams
· Physical Exceptionalities
· Educational & Assistive Technology
· Teaching & Learning Strategies
· Challenging Behaviour & Discipline
· Intellectual & Learning Disabilities
· Autism Spectrum Disorders
· Communication Disorders
· Disability Issues
Educational Assistant Sheridan College Placement Sept 2020 – Present
Halton Catholic District School Board
St. Christopher Elementary School, Burlington, ON
· Respond to and assist with personal care needs of students in educational settings from kindergarten through high school
· Work with children with a variety of learning disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder in their day-to-day needs at school like mobility, feeding and communication
· Maintain a safe and professional environment that promotes students’ wellbeing
· Use assistive technology devices such as mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair) to accommodate the diverse strengths and developmental needs of special needs students
· Work as part of the educational team with specialists and family members
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education Sept 1989 – April 1993
Zagazig University, Egypt
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
International Languages (Arabic) Instructor Sep 2012 – April 2018
Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
Halton Catholic District School Board, Milton, ON
· Taught Arabic classes to students from kindergarten to high school
· Recorded students’ progress through the use of various logs, tracking records and computer programs, and communicated this effectively to students, parents, and staff
· Implemented creative teaching methods like an incentive program to increase student motivation and learning
· Designed representative tests and other assessment tools to evaluate students
Special Needs School Bus Driver Sept 2006 – Present
Attridge Transportation, Waterdown, ON
· Understood and enforced the school board system’s rules
· Communicated effectively with teachers and specialists regarding special needs students’ progress and behaviour
· Gained leadership skills by performing training for new bus drivers
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Classroom Assistant Sept 2015 – April 2016
Briarwood Public School, Mississauga, ON
· Aided teachers in providing quality learning opportunity to students by increasing student-teacher one-on-one time
· Spent time with students explaining concepts that were difficult to grasp
Vice Principal Sep 2008 – Present
Riyadh Al-Salhin Private Arabic School, Mississauga, ON
· Communicated closely with the principal on a daily basis to ensure the smooth overall operation of the school
· Solved problems and resolved conflicts between students, teachers, parents, or combinations of conflicts between various individuals
· Guided staff and students and directed assemblies through excellent leadership skills
REFERENCES
· Available upon request