Highly-motivated, with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptable and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and willing to learn quickly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.Y.C Reiki Practitioner
Founding Roots Reiki & Coaching
Bowmanville
01.2018 - Current
Facilitate therapeutic activities for clients of all ages to explore developmental challenges, self regulation tools and feeling awareness.
Assist clients and their parents in supporting crisis intervention and mental health challenges.
Develop positive relationships with clients by creating a safe and supportive environment.
Advise clients on self-care practices that can be used between treatments in order to maximize results from their sessions.
I engage in ongoing professional development such as read relevant literature or attend lectures given by experts in the field.
Utilize meditation, guided imagery and reiki with clients of all ages.
I maintain progress notes and documentation of clients.
Educator- Contract
North Pine Farm
Port Perry
09.2022 - 03.2023
Created a safe, open and comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
Worked along side co-teachers & curriculum planner to implement a child-led farm school program.
Implemented activities and resources and supported student engagement in learning.
Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities and games.
Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of kindness, mutual respect and group agreements.
Led children through farm tasks, animal care and expanded on learning opportunities where possible.
Daycare Business Owner
Founding Roots Daycare
Bowmanville
06.2016 - 02.2017
Ran successful at-home daycare operation served 5 children, offered life skill opportunities, emotional awareness, self regulation, sensory play and outdoor education.
Established positive relationships with families through regular communication regarding their children's well being and milestones.
Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
Encouraged creative expression through art projects, storytelling and imaginative play.
Relief Child Youth Worker
Kinark
Oshawa
05.2012 - 06.2013
Build therapeutic rapport with youth in treatment through play, routines and life skill support.
Facilitated crisis intervention activities for clients in need of emergency services.
Over night staff, provided cleaning duties, chores, assisted clients through morning routine and administered medications.
Provided transportation for clients to school program and offered physical intervention to maintain safety when needed.
Developed positive relationships with families through home visits or phone calls.
Daycare Supervisor
Island Kids Academy
Esquimalt, BC
12.2007 - 06.2008
Monitored daily activities of children to ensure safety and well-being.
Developed and implemented educational programs with co-workers, for children according to their age group.
Collaborated with parents regarding their child's progress in the program.
Resolved conflicts between students or communicated conflicts with parents in creative ways.
Created a positive learning atmosphere for children through play, environment and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Welfare Youth Work
University of Western Sydney
Bankstown, Australia
11-2006
Child & Youth Worker
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
06-2005
Skills
Grounding mindfulness Techniques
Compassionate communication
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team building
Creative problem-solving abilities
Special Needs Support
Certification
St. John's Ambulance Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C 2022-2025
Kids Yoga Teacher Training: Move by Tracey McDonald 2019