Tina Potvin
1222 University Ave W St.Paul
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant at Saint Paul Public Schools, adept at supporting diverse learners, including those with autism. Skilled in behavioral management and emotional support, I fostered positive relationships with students, staff and peers. I helped to enhance student engagement through tailored instruction and life and job skills training. Committed to promoting social integration and personal growth among students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Saint Paul Public Schools
10.2002 - 05.2025
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized assistance.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging learning materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance understanding.
- Worked on city bus training and navigating around the city.
- Assisted students at a transitional job site to learn various skills to help obtain a paid job in the future.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a productive environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote peer interaction and teamwork.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance educational skills.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
Education
No Degree - Beginners Sign Language And Generals
Cambridge Community College
Cambridge, MNASL
St Paul College
St Paul MNMBA - Education
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioral support
- Special education
- Progress reporting
- Emotional support
- Behavior management
- CPR and first aid
- Life skills training
- Social integration
Accomplishments
- Head C squad team softball coach for Freshman students, some of whom were learning the sport for the first time.
- Worked 1:1 with a student who needed individualized assistance.
- Helped with lifting and transferring of students from wheel chairs to changing stations or PT tables.
- Worked after school with a student with autism as a PCA for 5 years+
Certification
CPR/First aid certification every 2 years.
NVCI (Non Violent Crises Intervention) certification every 2 years
-Safe restraints and holds both individually and with a partner.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Saint Paul Public Schools
10.2002 - 05.2025
No Degree - Beginners Sign Language And Generals
Cambridge Community College
ASL
St Paul College
MBA - Education
Metropolitan State University
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