Aaliyah Rattray
North York
Summary
Youth development professional with proven track record of fostering growth and engagement in young individuals. Skilled in creating and facilitating programs that drive positive outcomes and build essential life skills. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts, adaptability, and meeting evolving needs. Known for effective communication, leadership, and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized cultural competency strategies when working with diverse populations of youth participants, fostering inclusivity within the program setting.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and workshops in program sessions.
- Fostered positive relationships among program participants through team-building exercises and group projects.
- Managed a safe, supportive environment by enforcing behavioral expectations and addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques in challenging situations, promoting effective conflict resolution among youth members.
- Collaborated with fellow facilitators to create diverse curriculum offerings, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all attendees.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in program sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow facilitators to create a cohesive and consistent experience across all program offerings.
- Mentored junior facilitators on best practices for effective content delivery techniques and audience engagement tactics.
- Assists in proper supervision for 15 and more children everyday from Monday - Friday
- Plans and leads diverse activities, ensuring all activities are educational and engaging
- communicates regularly with parents with providing updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns
- Strengthened communication skills among participants by encouraging active listening and thoughtful responses during group activities.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
Chef
Scotchies Caribbean’s Jerk Cuisine
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with cooking for restaurant
- Assisted with washing dishes
- Assisted with working as a cashier
Babysitter
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted with caring for the need of various children
- Prepared Meals for numerous children
Convener
Canadian Youth Basketball League
03.2018 - Current
- Organized games and Scheduling, Score Keeping
Event Staff
Terry Fox Public School
08.2017 - Current
- Assisting children with various activities (games, trips, lunch, events), supervised
Camp Counselor
Malvern Family Resource Centre
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Field Practicum 3
Centennial College
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Used Evidence-Based practice to help identify the needs of children and youths
- Supported staffs and students with the creation and preparation of a “Black Student Alliance” club as a place where Black students can feel like they are being heard
- Facilitate and instructed activities and lessons with students
- Built therapeutic relationships with staffs and students
- Displayed awareness of Mental health challenges children and youth face and created a one-on-one session club, where students can come and express their feelings
Summer Camp Counselor
Malvern Family Resource Centre
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of campers during all indoor and outdoor activities
- Created a safe place for campers to share thoughts, feelings and have fun at the same time
- Collaborated with other counselors and staffs when it comes to program planning and ensuring the safety of the campers
- Provided emotional support and guidance who may be experiencing challenges
- Communicating regularly with camper’s parents by providing updates and positive outcomes of their child
Malvern Family Resource Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist with the after-school program that was provided for ages 6–12-year-old
- Built therapeutic relationships with the students
- Help create a safe environment for the students
- Created weekly program plans for the afterschool program
- Completed a Canadian Children Literacy Foundation project for a 4- week “Lost and Found” project that was used in our afterschool program
- Assist with preparing healthy snack for the students
Field Practicum 2
Centennial College
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with helping children who face challenges with transitioning
- Learned and used strength-Based Approach to help meet the needs of children and youth
- Created program plans for our afterschool program full of enjoyable and learning activities
Summer student
St Stephan’s Community House
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist with preparing children for lunch
- Help creating a safe environment for the youths
- Supervise children while playing outdoors
Field Practicum 1 Online
Centennial College
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed a Student Leadership Project for a 4-week junior Autism Intensive Support Program
- Learned how to practice coming up with therapeutic activities and icebreakers
- Reviewed multiple case studies and found resources that could be essential to child/youth and their family
Event Staff
Canadian Cancer Society
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Making sure all events started on time, helping with the BBQ, setting up various equipment
Education
Child & Youth Advanced Diploma -
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON04.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Flexible
- Time Management
- Communication
- Patient
- Teamwork Orientated
- Self- Motivation
- Confident
- Organized
- Strong Leadership
- Approachable
- Mental Health Support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Health & Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- Children's Aid Society Training
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Food Handlers
- Highfive Training
- WHMIS Certificate
- Child and Youth Honour Roll Graduate
Timeline
Youth Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
11.2024 - Current
Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
09.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Malvern Family Resource Centre
07.2024 - 08.2024
Field Practicum 3
Centennial College
09.2023 - 04.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Malvern Family Resource Centre
07.2023 - 08.2023
Malvern Family Resource Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
Field Practicum 2
Centennial College
09.2022 - 12.2022
Summer student
St Stephan’s Community House
07.2022 - 08.2022
Chef
Scotchies Caribbean’s Jerk Cuisine
08.2021 - Current
Field Practicum 1 Online
Centennial College
01.2021 - 04.2022
Babysitter
06.2018 - Current
Convener
Canadian Youth Basketball League
03.2018 - Current
Event Staff
Terry Fox Public School
08.2017 - Current
Event Staff
Canadian Cancer Society
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Health & Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- Children's Aid Society Training
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Food Handlers
- Highfive Training
- WHMIS Certificate
- Child and Youth Honour Roll Graduate
Child & Youth Advanced Diploma -
Centennial College
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