Carol Luzzi

905-512-5779
Luzzic@hdsb.ca
EDUCATION

Sept. 2017- Educational Support Diploma Sheridan College,

Apr. 2018 This accredited diploma program includes courses in: Oakville
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Strategies, Teaching
and Learning Strategies, Education and Assistive
Technology, Intellectual & Learning Disabilities, and
Personal Care.

2014-2015 Prenatal and Pediatric Nutrition, Certificate Institute of Holistic

This continuing education program includes advanced Nutrition,
learning in specialty diets, supplementation and health Toronto
analysis related to prenatal and early childhood nutrition.

2011- 2014 Holistic Nutrition Diploma, First Class Honours Edison Institute of
This diploma program includes courses in: Pediatric Nutrition,
Nutrition, Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Toxins, Diet Toronto
Analysis, and Case Studies in Symptomatology.

1997-2001 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Honours Wilfrid Laurier

Economics and Accounting University,
This four-year degree program includes courses in: Statistics Waterloo
Analysis, Micro and Macro Economics, Business Studies,
Mathematics and Thesis Summative in Demographics.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification Behaviour Management Systems (Scheduled for April 2018)

& Training Sheridan College, Brampton

WHMIS (April 2018)

Halton District School Board, online training

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C with AED Awareness (January 2018)
Workplace Medical Corp.

Training in Transfers, Lifts, and Personal Care (December, 2017)

Sheridan College, Brampton

How to C.A.R.E for Students with Food Allergies (October 2017)

AllergyReady.com

Crisis Prevention and Intervention (September 2017)

Sheridan College, Oakville
Committees School Council Committee (2013-2017)
Captain R. Wilson P.S., Halton District School Board
• Active participant at monthly council meetings
• Acted as Secretary, Health and Wellness Chair, Event Organizer
• Researching and authoring School Council Constitution

Memberships • Learning Disability Association of Halton

• Institute of Holistic Nutrition

RELATED EXPERIENCE

January-April, Sheridan Educational Support Practicum Oakwood Public School

2018 • Supported students with ASD, learning disabilities, HDSB
and behavioural challenges in an integrated
kindergarten through Grade 6 setting
• Gaining experience with sensory integration, token
economies, visual schedules, and Collaborative
Problem Solving
• Collaborating with a team of Educational
Assistants and Classroom Teachers

October- Sheridan Educational Support Practicum T.A. Blakelock High School

December, • Supported students requiring total care in a HDSB
2017 contained classroom setting
• Obtained experience in positioning, transferring,
lifting, feeding and toileting
• Assisted students with intellectual and
communication exceptionalities in the Community
Pathways Program reaching academic and life
skills goals
• Collaborated with a large team of Educational
Assistants, Special Education Resource Teachers,
and Classroom Teachers

December Travel Meet Chaperone Oakville Aquatics Club

2015-Present • Coordinating travel logistics and maintaining Oakville, ON
safety and proper supervision of up to sixty 12-17-
year-olds
• Gaining hands-on experience in dealing with
adolescents of varying levels of independence and
social ability
• Maintaining health supplies such as medications,
bandages, and Epi-pens
• Administering first aid as required in a composed
and efficient manner.
September Parent Volunteer Captain Wilson Public
2007-June • Supported exceptional and typically-developing School HDSB
2017 students in reading, math, art and other curriculum
areas
• Gained experience assisting students with ASD,
Down Syndrome, ADHD, and behavioural
challenges
• Participated in running the Parent Council in the
roles of Secretary and Health & Wellness Chair
• Collaborated with classroom teachers,
administrators, parents and community members

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Sheridan Educational Support Mobile Computing Program skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Screencastify, OneNote, internet research, and email.
Education and Assistive Technology: Smart Board, Google Read and Write for Google Chrome, Zoom
for iOS, Closed Caption for iOS, and currently working toward Google Classroom certification.
Web-based educational games: RazKids, Friv, Prodigy, Dreambox, Kahoot, and GoNoodle.
Web-based tools & applications: Google Sites, Google Docs, Wikis, Weebly Website Maker,
Squarespace Website Maker, Google Hangouts, Flipgrid, and Padlet.
Communication devices and tools: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Communication
Boards using Picture Communication Systems (PCS) using Board Maker, Visual schedules, First-Then
Boards.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Intermediate French, singing, tutoring mathematics, sewing, crafting, board games, cooking &
nutrition

REFERENCES

Julia Dutaud, Classroom Teacher Sarah Maurice, Classroom Teacher

Oakwood Public School Oakwood Public School
Halton District School Board Halton District School Board
dutaudj@hdsb.ca maurices@hdsb.ca

Sylvia Lesiuta, Educational Assistant Susan Parenti, Educational Assistant

Oakwood Public School Oakwood Public School
Halton District School Board Halton District School Board
lesiutas@hdsb.ca parentis@hdsb.ca