JENNIFER LABA

B.A., B.ED., DSW

51 Mount Pleasant Cres, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 4X2

(519) 437-9674 jennylaba@live.com jennylaba.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL GOAL: OCCASIONAL TEACHING POSITION

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A positive and energetic professional with 5+ years of expertise in the field of education, supporting individual
student success through the implementation of behaviour plans, IEPs, consistent and fair behaviour and
classroom management and clear and concise documentation, communication and reporting.
Collaborative team member, able to quickly adapt to a variety of classroom environments, school cultures and
diverse communities while consistently maintaining professional deportment.
Exceptional change management skills, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem
resolution skills proven successfully in both independent and collaborative work environments.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

2015

BROCK UNIVERSITY
INTERMEDIATE ADDITIONAL BASIC QUALIFICATIONS ENGLISH

2015

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PRIMARY JUNIOR DIVISIONS

2009

KINGS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

HONOURS, BACHELOR OF ARTS

2005

ST CLAIR COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER

CERTIFICATIONS

HEARTSAVER CPR AED

FIRST AID
BMST

TRAINING

POSITIVE APPROACHES TO BULLYING PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
UNIVERSAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walpole Island Elementary School
2015 PRESENT
Occasional Teacher
Lesson Implementation: Classroom instruction using teacher lesson plans and provision of
adaptations based on observation of students. Completion of daily assessment and documentation of
anecdotal observations for the homeroom teacher.
Classroom Management: Use of proactive classroom management strategies including the use of
redirecting away from potential negative situations, replacement of negative choices with a positive
alternative and reinforcement of the use of positive choices. Adaptation of strategies to support specific

classroom/school programs as outlined in the school Code of Conduct.

Communication: Collaborate with all school staff for information on special events for the day, specific
routines, physical plans (location of specific rooms/materials), safety plans and emergency response
protocols, contacts within the staff for specific functions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, FACULTY OF EDUCATION

2015
Primary Junior Division Practicum Placements
Grade 1, 3/4 and 4: Lia Dolfi, Renee Vandamme-Marcus, Karen Jones
Professional Conduct: Perform all professional duties in accordance with the Standards of Practice
for the Teaching Profession and Ethical Standards as articulated by the Ontario College of Teachers
and in accordance with the Safe Schools Act
Maintenance of Consistent Routines: Communication with teacher to ensure thorough understanding
of number of students, groupings, classroom routines and basic discipline procedures, specific student
needs including special education and medical concerns
Instruction, Assessment, Recording & Reporting: Plan and implement all lessons based on Ontario
Curriculum expectations; identify and communicate Learning Goals and Success criteria; provide
opportunities for practice with descriptive feedback (self/peer and teacher) prior to final evaluation;
incorporate technology as available (internet, iPads, desktop computers) throughout the process;
maintain detailed anecdotal and numerative assessment records
Communication: On-going communication with Associate Teacher, fellow Teacher Candidates, Staff
Advisor throughout the process. Where possible, depending on Freedom of Information Restrictions,
participate in Team meetings with the Learning Resource staff, support staff, school Principal.
LAMBTON KENT DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2009 PRESENT
Educational Assistant
Teamwork & Communication: Develop and maintain professional working relationship with the
Classroom Teacher, Learning Resource Teacher, Central Office Specialized staff, the School Principal
and Parents/Guardian to support student success. Maintain accurate documentation and provide this
to staff in support of students with a variety of needs; autism, behaviour, learning disability, medically
fragile.
Program Delivery: In accordance with assigned responsibilities, provide behaviour support & specific
instruction to students including the preparation of materials, ie: PECs, tracking forms, visual aids,
needed to ensure successful accommodations to the program and the development of independence.
Assist students with personal and hygiene needs as required.
Behaviour Management: promote positive behaviour management and foster the successful
integration of students into the regular classroom. Use a data-based ABA process and collaborative
problem solving where possible to identify antecedents, determine successful de-escalation strategies,
and the consistently implement positive reinforcement.

REFERENCES

PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED TO CONTACT THE FOLLOWING

LeeAnn Chamberlain

519-682-2260

Spec Ed Teacher ALLP program

Ryan Myers

519-365-3546

Vice Principal WDSS 7&8

Renee Vandamme-Marcus

519-627-6331

Associate Teacher