Danielle Kelton
Toronto,ON
Summary
Adept at getting to the root of problems while helping clients develop effective coping skills for life's diverse challenges. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with comprehensive and evidence-based approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Therapist
Alli Therapy
Toronto, Ontario
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in the treatment plan.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
Educational Assistant
Halton Catholic District School Board
Oakville, ON
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Offer students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Implement individualized student IEPs at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Implement evidence based models such as Applied Behavioural Analysis and Intensive Behaviour Intervention.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents authorized parties: speech and language pathologist, special education resource teachers, psychometrist, occupational therapists and behaviour analysis.
- Support students with various exceptionalities including: anxiety disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, bipolar disorder, autism, oppositional defiance disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, depression, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and dissociative identity disorder.
- Utilized various emotional regulation strategies, such as mindfulness tools and somatic body work.
Head Early Childhood Educator
Kids Zone
Toronto, ON
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development for 15 children
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Student Teaching Assistant
Kohai Educational Centre
Toronto, ON
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve sense of self.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Independently implemented an intensive play therapy program under the supervision of the principal.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
The Etobicoke Children’s Centre
Toronto, ON
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Applied behavioral analysis techniques to reduce behavioral concerns in clients.
- Discussed replacement strategies to increase desired behaviors and transfer skills to family and community providers.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and client progress using standardized note writing format.
- Analyzed monthly data to measure outcomes for implemented interventions.
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Student Teaching Assistant
Toronto Public District School Board
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Worked in a structured teaching program with 8 students of varying exceptionalities including Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy.
- Worked one-on-one with students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Created detailed lesson plans and activities that supported the needs of each child based on their Individualized Education Plan.
- Lead small and large group activities focusing on life skills for future independence.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NL (online)12-2023
Diploma - Media Communications
Humber College
Toronto, ON2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON05.2014
Skills
- One-On-One Support
- Conflict Resolution
- De-escalation Techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Client Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- EMDR Trained - 2024
- CPI Trained (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - 2022
- Safe Management Trained - 2022
- Equity and Inclusion Training, HCDSB - 2022
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- Indigenous Knowledge Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- Understanding LGBTQ2S+ Communities Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- The Council for Exceptional Children: Understanding Development and Play, OISE - 2014
Timeline
Associate Therapist
Alli Therapy
01.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Halton Catholic District School Board
05.2017 - 12.2023
Head Early Childhood Educator
Kids Zone
07.2014 - 05.2015
Student Teaching Assistant
Kohai Educational Centre
09.2013 - 11.2013
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
The Etobicoke Children’s Centre
01.2013 - 03.2013
Student Teaching Assistant
Toronto Public District School Board
01.2012 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Diploma - Media Communications
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
- EMDR Trained - 2024
- CPI Trained (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - 2022
- Safe Management Trained - 2022
- Equity and Inclusion Training, HCDSB - 2022
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- Indigenous Knowledge Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- Understanding LGBTQ2S+ Communities Workshop, HCDSB - 2020
- The Council for Exceptional Children: Understanding Development and Play, OISE - 2014
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