My professional journey

Tracyann Stewart
1104-54 MALTA AVENUE BRAMPTON, ONTARIO L6Y 4W6
(416)-464-6995 || TRACYANN.JSTEWART@GMAIL.COM

My Goal 

My primary goal is to use my skills in education and caregiving to create inclusive, supportive learning
environments that foster growth and development for all students.

 

Experience 

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
• Supporting individual students with classroom activities, ensuring participation and engaging in
lessons tailored to their abilities.
• Applied behavioral management strategies to address challenges and promote positive behavior.
• Fostered a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment to encourage learning and socialization.
• Maintaining clear communication with teachers, and staff, to help provide support for students.
• Adaptable to students' behaviors and implementation of de-escalation strategies.


YMCA GTA
• Supervised children during before and after school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Experienced in facilitating group activities to build teamwork and cooperation
• Organized and led engaging activities including arts and crafts, games, and group projects.
• Assisted children with homework providing guidance and support when needed.
• Supporting children with special needs by adapting activities and providing additional assistance.
• Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about their child's progress and behavior.
• Maintained a clean environment ensuring program spaces are safe.
• Monitored attendance and ensured students transitions safely between school and program
activities.


St. Kevin Catholic Elementary School
• Provided on-one-one and group support to children with diverse special needs, including autism,
ADHD, and developmental delays.
• Working with children with mental health or physical disabilities complete everyday tasks from
kindergarten to grade 5.
• Assisted in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers,
staff, therapists, and parents.
• Adept at using token systems to reinforce positive behavior.
• Assisting with completion of homework, in a classroom setting providing support to the teacher.
• Proactively addressing emotional and social interactions with other students and teachers at recess
or in the classroom.
• Working one on one with students to manage certain behavioral issues.
• Provide support to teachers and staff working with students.
• Maintaining detailed records of students' progress and communicating regularly with parents and
staff.

Skills

• Familiarity with assistive technologies and sensory integration techniques
• Proficient in using visual schedules and tools to support structured routines
• Skilled in building trust and rapport with children to create a safe and supportive environment
• Familiar with assistive communication tools, including Picture Exchange Communication System
(PECS) and speech devices
• Skilled in Applied behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques
• Ability to promote and foster social as well as emotional regulation and self-management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to develop and implement educational materials for diverse needs.

Education & Employment

Employment 


Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board; ERW 2024-Current
YMCA GTA; Before and After School Program 2024-2025
CNIB Foundation; Placement Student 2023-2023
Knights Table; Placement Student 2023-2023
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board; ERW 2018-2021


Education
Relevant Coursework; Principles of Psychology, Child Development, Development Across the Lifespan, Crisis
Intervention, Abnormal Psychology, Guidance of the Young Child, Wellness for Children.
2024- In Progress Durham College;

Early Childhood Education Diploma Durham, ON

2021- 2023 Durham College;

Social Service Worker Diploma Durham, ON

2010 – 2013 Archbishop Romero;

O.S.S.D Brampton, ON