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Alexandrea Mcdonald

St Anns,ON

Summary

Bringing 3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations such as at-risk or inner-city youth and mentally or behavioral challenged children. Committed to improving children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions such as helping to improve the psychological, social, and emotional well-being of each individual person.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Child Care

Jane Cervi
09.2023 - Current
  • 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 activities.
  • Supported the development of fine motor skills with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts projects.
  • Partnered with parents to establish open communication lines, ensuring the continuity of care between home and childcare setting.

A Childs World - Supply NON-ECE

Cathy Wittmaier
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance to families and children in the community by carrying out lesson plans and consulting with parents if need be.
  • Available to work at over 20 different child care centres at any given time when needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with co-workers and external stakeholders.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with very strong work ethic by planning activities available for the children's development.

Camp Counselor

Wendy Beaty
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Led groups of 12-15 children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.

Sarah A. Reed Children's Center

Dakota Cohen
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Developed and implemented programs and coping activities to meet physical, emotional and educational needs of residents.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.

Student Athletic Worker

Andy Simon-Wambach
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment during varsity games.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others across the athletic department.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
12-2022

Skills

  • Adaptable by being able to work on various projects at once and adjusting skill sets when needed
  • The ability to feel or imagine another person's emotions
  • Resilient by using my own personal adversity I have the ability to help others overcome difficult scenario's
  • Being a student athlete while obtaining a university degree gave me the time management skills needed to be successful in the workforce
  • The excellent interpersonal skills I portray; such as listening intensively and comprehending what is being said to me is something I can take with me to any job

Accomplishments

NCAA Field Hockey athlete during my 4.5 years in university.

Timeline

Home Child Care

Jane Cervi
09.2023 - Current

A Childs World - Supply NON-ECE

Cathy Wittmaier
03.2023 - 09.2023

Sarah A. Reed Children's Center

Dakota Cohen
10.2022 - 12.2022

Student Athletic Worker

Andy Simon-Wambach
09.2022 - 12.2022

Camp Counselor

Wendy Beaty
06.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mercyhurst University

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