Maheen Paracha

Dedicated and highly adaptable Educational Assistant (EA) with over 4 years of experience within school boards, private academies, and childcare environments. Proven track record within the Halton Catholic District School Board implementing instructional plans, supporting students with diverse academic and social-emotional needs, and managing classroom behaviors. Skilled in collaborating with classroom teachers to maintain safe, inclusive learning spaces and communicating effectively with administrators and parents.

Safe, dependable professional trained in medical emergency response and crisis management.

Educational Assistant (EA) – Supply at Halton Catholic District School Board (2024-01 – Present)

• Provide critical academic, behavioral, and physical support to students requiring individual accommodations across various elementary grade levels.
• Implement instructional strategies under the guidance of classroom teachers to ensure students meet their learning objectives.
• Foster an inclusive, positive classroom climate by adapting communication to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.

Teacher Assistant at Tarbiyah Academy (2023-03 – 2024-12)

• Counselled and guided students experiencing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional adjustment hurdles.
• Utilized proactive communication techniques when collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to track and report student progress.
• Assisted lead educators in creating, developing, and executing daily lesson plans and specialized teaching materials.
• Developed targeted visual aids, bibliographies, and graphic organizers to make curricula more accessible.

Emergency Supply Teacher at St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School (HCDSB) (2021-11 – 2023-05)

• Stepped in seamlessly to manage and instruct elementary classes during teacher absences, ensuring full curriculum continuity.
• Supervised large groups of students during high-energy intervals, including lunch periods, recesses, assemblies, and school events.
• Maintained strict adherence to school board safety rules, minimizing accidents and managing behavioral concerns firmly and gently.
• Acted as a swift first responder to student illnesses or medical emergencies, applying first aid with care and professionalism.

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) – Supply at Angus Valley Montessori & YMCA (2024-03 – Present)

• Accommodated and supervised young learners, designing creative activities like storytelling and crafts to foster early cognitive and social skills.
• Promoted independence and supported physical development by assisting children with meal routines, dressing, and hygiene needs.

Library Assistant (Volunteer) at Viola Desmond Public School (2019-10 – 2020-05)

• Organized library inventories and resources to optimize student access, and guided young children in discovering reading materials.

Registration Officer at Elections Canada (2019-10 – 2019-10)

• Managed sensitive personal data, verified identity documentation, and provided clear customer service in a high-compliance setting.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources – Bahria University (2009-06)