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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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CHRISTINA HARVEY

Bradford,ON

Summary

Motivated and responsible individual with plenty of experience as a Camp Coordinator, Inclusion Facilitator, and Supply Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Known for excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively in diverse team settings. Highly organized and adaptable, with a demonstrated willingness to learn, follow instructions, and create inclusive, supportive environments for children.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteering

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Guelph, ON
01.2023 - Current
  • I meet with my mentee once a week at their local school to plan and engage in a variety of creative activities.
  • Develop and nurture a supportive relationship with my mentee.
  • Act as a positive role model and a responsible big sister at all times.
  • Provide advice or guidance when needed.
  • Report any concerns to my mentee's case worker immediately.

Supply Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Three Rivers
Guelph, ON
01.2023 - Current
  • Guide children in their physical, social, mental and emotional development, in accordance with the CCEYA, YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and program statement
  • Quickly adapt to change throughout the day and feel confident and comfortable working with children from infancy to 12 years
  • Collaborate with fellow educators to assist in the planning, organizing, and implementing of the YMCA Child Care Program
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants
  • Follow the policies and procedures of the YMCA, and meet/ exceed all standards required
  • Maintain proper ratios and headcounts, communicating these with my co-workers at all times
  • As a supply, quickly adapt to the various classroom environments and get to know all of the children at the different schools

Camp Coordinator

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for creating and implementing efficient and quality children's programs
  • Mentor 75 plus staff at different levels to appropriately run camp activities which promote and reinforce positive values, enhance self-esteem and encourage appropriate skill development
  • Summarize and implement all camp policies and procedures into training sessions to present to staff
  • Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to ensure any important information is being relayed at sign in and sign out every day at camp
  • Provide all staff with any necessary information to help them learn and succeed in their role at camp successfully
  • Assist inclusion support facilitators with changing their campers, lifts and transfers, feeding, or behaviour challenges throughout the day
  • Complete mid-summer and end of summer evaluations for all staff to document and report their progress
  • Assist all staff at any point in the day with any questions, behaviors, incidents, or accidents that occur
  • Support all campers and staff to ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and welcomed at camp
  • Use my CPR-C training to assist with any emergencies that may take place during the camp day

Cashier and PCX Staff

Zehrs Hartsland Market
Guelph, ON
03.2022 - Current
  • Communicate and socialize with a variety of customers, ensuring they feel welcomed and accepted in their community.
  • Properly operate computerized register systems.
  • Ring up customer purchases, and cash them out in a timely manner.
  • Go above and beyond to assist customers with anything they may need during their shopping experience.
  • Great attention to detail regarding any damaged, open, or broken products that customers may have accidentally picked up.
  • Train new hires in the PCX department.

Inclusion Support Facilitator

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provide one-to-one support for campers with varying exceptionalities during the camp day.
  • Read through my campers' 'All About Me' package, which describes the support they need, their strengths, and any challenges that parents want me to be aware of.
  • Develop a caring and supportive relationship with the camper.
  • Use appropriate methods of communication necessary to speak to and understand campers.
  • Change the camper, properly put on the camper's ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), assist with feeding, and assist with transfers.
  • De-escalate or avoid any challenging behaviors through effective communication and adaptive program planning.
  • Effectively integrate the camper into the camp setting, as well as encourage and support them to have positive interactions with other campers.

Camp Counsellor

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for providing efficient and quality children's programs.
  • Develop activities that promote and reinforce positive values, enhance self-esteem, and encourage appropriate skill development.
  • Provide safe supervision of camp participants during the day.
  • Ensure proper sign-in and sign-out of campers.
  • Fulfill all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisory team, efficiently.
  • Create strong relationships and mutual trust between parents and children.

Education

Bachelor of Honors - Psychology

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04-2025

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Secondary School
Bradford, ON
01.2021

Skills

  • Adaptability in diverse, stressful situations
  • Collaborating with others in a team setting
  • Effective communication
  • Behavior Management
  • Empathy and rapport building
  • Cross-cultural competence
  • Program Planning
  • Organization and efficiency in completing tasks

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy fitness, the outdoors, playing multiple sports.
  • I enjoy reading and learning new things.
  • I enjoy meeting new people and spending quality time with friends and family.
  • I love helping, inspiring, and working with children.

Certification

  • Certified in Standard First AID & CPR/AEC Level C- Intermediate by the Canadian Red Cross Association.
  • Principals of Healthy Child Development, High Five Training. Issued: June 2023
  • Behavior Management Systems Training, Ontario Education Services Corporation. Issued: June 2023 & 2024.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inclusion Support Facilitator

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
12.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteering

Big Brothers Big Sisters
01.2023 - Current

Supply Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Three Rivers
01.2023 - Current

Camp Coordinator

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
01.2023 - Current

Cashier and PCX Staff

Zehrs Hartsland Market
03.2022 - Current

Camp Counsellor

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Services Department
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Honors - Psychology

University of Guelph

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Secondary School

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