Christina Gilbert
Barrie,Canada
Summary
Driven, insightful, and resourceful mental health professional with a passion for cultivating interpersonal and keen observational skills. Seeking a full-time opportunity to further establish lasting and healthy communities through expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behaviour Support Worker (special Education)
SCDSB
Barrie
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered tailored assistance to students with autism and challenging behaviors.
- Supervised students during classroom and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
- Oversaw student conduct to maintain classroom safety.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
- Documented student behaviors and ABC data tracking help coordinators with the specific implementation of specific goals and needs of students.
- implemened positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Tracked student progress using data-driven assessments, allowing for targeted interventions when necessary.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Served as a coach for educational assistants, providing guidance on best practices, and sharing valuable resources to enhance effectiveness in the role.
Educational Assistant
Smcdsb
Barrie, ON
09.2021 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Behaviour support worker
Bartimaeus
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted with support with children and adults with severe behaviour needs
- Assisted families and children with autism and mental health diagnosis.
- Transport clients throughout the community.
- Worked with contracts through family connections clients as well as SCDSB.
- Work daily as behaviour support within the school setting.
Custody Discharge counsellor
Canadian Mental Health Simcoe County
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped with inmates suffering from mental illness and addictions by understanding stages of change and assisting with resources.
- Helped Inmates, while in CNCC and upon discharge, with an array of needs such as housing, legal documentation, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works.
- Case noted and assessed all clients on EMH WHARE and documented daily.
- Traveled and transported clients to intake appointments in the community when released from CNCC.
- Helped Clients when immediate shelter was needed, through safe beds and appropriate contact.
- Provided counselling and personal support to inmates while in custody and when released into the community.
One to One Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Barrie
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Used organizational skills on a daily basis. Following schedules and teaching life skills.
- Transported clients to appointments as well as supervised access visits.
- Attended court when notes were needed for legal matters.
- Transported clients to appointments as well as supervised access visits.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
YMCA-Barrie
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Supervision of children in groups of up to 15.
- Supplied care for children in the after school program.
- Provided interaction through play.
- Used organization skills on a daily basis with a daily schedule followed.
- Used social skills learned when needed by implementing positive listening.
Family and Youth Worker
Woods Homes- Calgary
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the supervision of children aged 4 to 12 in a group home setting.
- Attended case meetings with family members and their psychiatrists weekly.
- Prepared meals for children in the group home.
- Assisted in traveling and transporting children to activities of daily living.
- Worked overnight for supervision.
Education
BA - Psychology
Laurentian University
05.2015
Addictions Counselling - Addictions and Community Service Work
Everest College
01.2007
High School - undefined
Barrie North Collegiate High School
01.1998
Skills
- Effective communicator with an ability to identify adversities and devise effective advocacy plans
- Able to build and maintain rapport with clients through empathetic and active listening
- Resilient in client relationships through clear boundary-setting and other self-care practices
- Experienced in helping clients with serious addictions and mental health illnesses
- Adept in CRMS case noting and documentation
- Certified in mental health first aid and CPR first aid
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- A team player
- Valid 'G' class driver's license, and an ability to travel within communities served
- UMAB training
- Certified in assist training
- Cognitive behavioral program through Vancouver CMHA
- Health and safety awareness
- Confidentiality and privacy
Certification
- CPR LEVEL C | 2015 | CMHA YORK REGION
- MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID | 2015 | CMHA YORK REGION
- ASSIST TRAINING | 2015 | YORK REGION COMMUNITY CENTER
Timeline
Behaviour Support Worker (special Education)
SCDSB
04.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Smcdsb
09.2021 - 09.2023
Behaviour support worker
Bartimaeus
05.2019 - 06.2023
Custody Discharge counsellor
Canadian Mental Health Simcoe County
10.2016 - 06.2018
One to One Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Barrie
06.2013 - 01.2015
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
YMCA-Barrie
09.2011 - 09.2013
Family and Youth Worker
Woods Homes- Calgary
06.2008 - 01.2009
BA - Psychology
Laurentian University
Addictions Counselling - Addictions and Community Service Work
Everest College
High School - undefined
Barrie North Collegiate High School