Owen Hunter

Experience

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  City of Burlington

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  Program Staff

  Developed communication skills in order to efficiently assist staff members and patrons.Worked with individuals of all ages diagnosed with a variety of special needsCommunicated with parents through various means in a polite manner providing them with appropriate, clear, and direct feedback in order to maintain satisfaction

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  Autism Ontario- Niagara Chapter

  Jun 2011 - now

  Program Staff

  Programs Run by Autism Ontario Niagara Region focus on teaching, developing, and improving social and life skills in individuals with high to low functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome.My experiences with Autism Ontario Niagara chapter helped to improve my skills in adapting to better suit the needs of the individual. I worked with co-workers and parents to set challenging yet attainable goals for every individual. My experiences also helped to improve my skills in comminicating professionally with parents and co-workers.Autism Ontario has hired various training instructors who have demonstrated a variety of approaches to activities and teaching crucial skills to individuals. Through the training provided by the Niagara Chapter of Autism Ontario, I have learned to adjust my approaches to better suit the needs of the individual, challenge them, and keep them engaged. The training, in conjunction with personal experience at the programs I was involved with, has helped me develop a greater understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Show less

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  Special Needs Activity Program (S.N.A.P.)

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Coordinator/Volunteer

  I worked with a team of coordinators to train, supervise, and guide volunteers as well as organize, plan, and promote the special needs activity program. I was part of a specific group of coordinators that focused on organizing weekly schedules, setting up and taking down equipment, and illustrating different activities that volunteers can engage with the children in.I recorded my experiences in a journal which was part of a formative analysis on the program. The formative analysis focused on self and team reflection through a description of experiences with volunteers, team members, mentors, issues that were encountered, how they were dealt with, and what could be adjusted in order to be more effective in dealing with these issues. Show less

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  District School Board of Niagara

  Apr 2015 - now

  Casual Educational Assistant

  Assisting students with a wide variety of needs and behavioural challenges across the Niagara Region. Offers support in any way possible. Works with a variety of teams of professionals to plan effective lessons and strategies on an individual (student) to individual (student) basis. Works to ensure that the classroom environment is supportive, fun, and challenging while meeting the needs of the individual (student). Trained on the principles and application of the TEACHH program and Applied Behaviour Analysis. Show less