Melissa Anderson

Classroom Facilitator 1 1 Behavioural Support Worker @Junior Academy

Toronto, ON, CA

As a Classroom Facilitator, I work closely with students with ADHD, autism and other neurodiversities, promoting independence and self-regulation skills. In my role as a 1:1 Behavioural Support Worker, I rely on evidence-based techniques to support the emotional and behavioural development of my client, tailoring interventions to promote both academic and psychosocial success.Key Achievements: Successfully implementing intervention strategies that improve my client\'s self-regulation skills, reducing verbal refusals, aggressive behaviour and classroom disruptions by 85% Enhancing academic performance for my client with tailored one-on-one support, resulting in noticeable progress within nine months Maintaining accurate progress tracking and data-driven reports, leading to actionable insights for educators and behaviour analysts (BCBAs) Collaborating with Junior Academy staff, BCBAs, speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist to coordinate integrated care plans, ensuring consistent support

York University

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Kansas

Certificate

Humber College

Associate's Degree with Honours