Abigail Lawrence
Summary
Dedicated and safety-conscious professional with a diverse background in aviation security, medical administration and hospitality. Adept at handling complex tasks and maintaining a safe environment. Seeking a role where I can leverage my multifaceted expertise.
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 5+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Support Worker
Carpe Diem Foster Treatment Homes
Brampton, ON
05.2024 - Current
- Provide emotional support to youth and children in care, helping them process trauma and navigate complex emotions
- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and open communication to aid in their development
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans focused on the unique needs of each child
- Facilitate community-based activities aimed at promoting engagement, social development, and emotional well-being
- Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Handled crisis interventions as needed by evaluating risks and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Educational Assistant (EA)
Homestead Public School
Brampton, ON
09.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Implement and evaluate sensory integration strategies to help children identify and manage sensory sensitivities or needs. Focus on creating personalized sensory plans that promote calmness, focus, and adaptability in various environments. Encourage the use of sensory tools and techniques to build self-regulation skills effectively.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Aimed to refine verbal and non-verbal communication techniques by integrating tools such as prompts like, simple verbal prompts, pointing and hand gestures and light hand/ hand in hand support
Child Care Helper
Centennial Infant and Child Care
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed strong bonds with each child, creating a sense of security within the childcare environment.
- Improved language skills in young children through engaging storytelling and interactive sensory activities.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Addressed conflicts among children calmly and constructively, helping them develop problem-solving skills while fostering a supportive and harmonious environment.
- Designed and implemented activities tailored to meet each child's unique sensory needs.
Hostess / Server
Moxie's Grill & Bar
Mississauga, ON
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Leading the front door to ensure prompt, friendly greeting and seating of each guest, as well as handling reservations and guests inquiries over the phone
- Exhibiting serving essentials such as helping to create guests' orders, answering menu inquiries, running food, and supporting my colleagues
- Graciously handled guest concerns with the support of the management team, ensuring that every guest ultimately leaves happy
Screening Officer
Garda World
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Screened the traveling public and their belongings
- Participated in emergency operation within the airport
- Ensured non-permitted items do not enter the secure area as well as responding to alarms and reported events that are illegal or are violations
Medical Registration Admin
Switch Health
Toronto, ON
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated a software program to register passengers into the system
- Ensured passengers took their Covid-19 tests and vaccines applicable
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Care
Humber College
Toronto, ON12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
Toronto, ON04.2019
Skills
- Educational support
- Creativity and innovation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Positive reinforcement
- Family engagement
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse awareness
- Child development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Conflict de-escalation
- Youth supervision
- Special needs
- Social skill development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant (EA)
Homestead Public School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Child and Youth Support Worker
Carpe Diem Foster Treatment Homes
05.2024 - Current
Child Care Helper
Centennial Infant and Child Care
01.2023 - 04.2023
Screening Officer
Garda World
05.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Registration Admin
Switch Health
02.2021 - 06.2021
Hostess / Server
Moxie's Grill & Bar
04.2018 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Care
Humber College