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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Training
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CHARLENE MESSINA

Richmond Hill

Summary

Motivated and caring professional with Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, EA Diploma, and Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences Early Childhood Studies Degree - with a passion to help and advocate for children and families

Qualified Resource Consultant known for providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Demonstrated ability to assist clients in daily activities and emotional well-being, ensuring comfortable and safe environment. Proven skills in effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Intervention Support Worker

York Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
  • (PERMANENT) York Region District School Board, Kettle Lakes Public School – Richmond Hill, ON

Developmental Support Worker – Developmental Disability Classroom

York Region District School Board
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • (CONTRACT) York Region District School Board, Woodbridge College Secondary School - Woodbridge, ON

Developmental Support Worker, ASD Community Class

York Region District School Board
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • (CONTRACT) York Region District School Board - Whitchurch Highlands Public School - Stouffville, ON

Early Childhood Educator (Contract)

York Region District School Board
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • York Region District School Board, Silver Pines Elementary School - Richmond Hill, ON

Child and Youth Care Worker (Supply)

York Region District School Board
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • York Region District School Board, Crosby Heights Elementary School

Emergency Supply Educational Assistant

York Region District School Board
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • York Region District School Board

Early Childhood Educator

First Roots Early Education Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • First Roots Early Education Academy - Richmond Hill, ON

Early Childhood Educator (School Placements)

York Enrichment Childcare Centre
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • York Enrichment Childcare Centre - Richmond Hill, ON, YMCA - Wyndam Ridge Public School - Richmond Hill, ON, Doncrest Public School - Richmond Hill, ON, Mini Skool - Richmond Hill, ON

Educational Assistant

York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • York Catholic District School Board, Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School

Lunchtime Supervisor

York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • York Catholic District School Board, Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School

Legal Administrative Assistant

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
06.1994 - 04.2010
  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Education

Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Early Childhood Studies

University of Guelph Humber
Etobicoke, ON
08.2022

Resource Consultant - Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York
08-2025

No Degree - Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York
08-2025

Early Childhood Education Diploma - undefined

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
05.2020

Educational Support Diploma - undefined

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
North York, ON
12.2019

Legal Diploma - Office Administration, Administration

Humber College
05.1994

Skills

  • Violence Prevention
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Computer Skills
  • Planning, organizing & multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Data & Time Management
  • Empathy
  • Basic Math
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Strategic Planner
  • Mood Disorders Knowledge
  • Raising my own four children
  • Connecting with children of all ages

Accomplishments

  • Supervise Work Experience Program for secondary students January 2023 to June 2023.
  • Execute School Snack Program every afternoon, January 2023 to June 2023.
  • Facilitate, plan and market Best Buddies Club and execute activities and meetings February 2023 to June 2023.
  • Early Childhood Educator Resource Consultant.
  • Completed Degree from Guelph Humber with Honours High Distinction.
  • Graduated from Seneca College ECE Diploma with High Honours 4.0 GPA.
  • Received the Seneca Student Federation award in the Spring of 2019.
  • Received the Smilie Mentoring Recognition award in the Spring of 2020.
  • Mentored first semester ECE students in the Fall semester of 2019.
  • Mentored two second semester ECE cohorts during my fourth semester in the ECE diploma program.

Training

  • Safe Talk | May 2023
  • CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certification | Nov 2022
  • Verbal De-escalation Training | Feb 2022
  • Standard First Aid, CPR C, AED St Johns Richmond Hill | Jun 2021
  • Ontario Smart Serve | Sep 2019

Timeline

Intervention Support Worker

York Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current

Developmental Support Worker – Developmental Disability Classroom

York Region District School Board
01.2023 - 06.2023

Developmental Support Worker, ASD Community Class

York Region District School Board
09.2022 - 01.2023

Early Childhood Educator (Contract)

York Region District School Board
01.2022 - 06.2022

Child and Youth Care Worker (Supply)

York Region District School Board
09.2021 - 12.2021

Emergency Supply Educational Assistant

York Region District School Board
03.2021 - 06.2021

Early Childhood Educator

First Roots Early Education Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021

Early Childhood Educator (School Placements)

York Enrichment Childcare Centre
09.2018 - 04.2020

Educational Assistant

York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2018

Lunchtime Supervisor

York Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2018

Legal Administrative Assistant

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
06.1994 - 04.2010

Early Childhood Education Diploma - undefined

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Educational Support Diploma - undefined

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Legal Diploma - Office Administration, Administration

Humber College

Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Early Childhood Studies

University of Guelph Humber

Resource Consultant - Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

No Degree - Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
CHARLENE MESSINA