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Work History
Education
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transferable skills
Languages
Training &Certifications
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Gaurav Kumar

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced with facilitating community programs and events to boost engagement and participation. Utilizes conflict resolution and relationship-building skills to foster supportive community environment. Track record of adapting to changing community needs while maintaining high standards of professionalism and results-focused mindset.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Community Facilitator/ Group Leader 2

ACES & Guides
03.2024 - Current

Program Implementation (Facilitation):

  • Tailor coaching techniques to ensure effective group dynamics, considering participants’ individual learning styles and preferences.
  • Implement tools like ChoiceWorks Calendar, ChoiceWorks Schedule, Proloquo2Go, and Google Apps to enhance learning and communication.
  • Lead small groups (2-6 participants), providing necessary supports for effective participation and skill development.
  • Incorporate visual schedules, communication aids, and structured tools to promote engagement and session effectiveness.
  • Design and support activities that allow participants to practice functional, real-life skills.
  • Assist participants during community outings and group activities, encouraging socialization and skill-building.
  • Regularly check in with participants to assess mood and motivation, adjusting activities as needed.
  • Create supportive space that fosters independent learning and encourages exploration.
  • Ensure all participants have fair and equal opportunities to engage in their desired activities.
  • Keep participants on track with schedules and transitions, announcing upcoming activities to ensure smooth flow.
  • Be well-prepared with necessary materials and alternative plans to accommodate unexpected changes.
  • Organize activities to ensure participants have a fun and engaging day.

PROGRESS MONITORING & REPORTING:

  • Continuously monitors progress via ongoing data collection via Class Dojo
  • Input new routines and progress via Proloqulo2Go after each day
  • Programming in new options or member expectations via Proloqulo2Go. E.g, new food or store choices.
  • Provide input to supervisor for analysis of data and making recommendations and decisions based on analysis.
  • Take direction and implement feedback on effective management strategies for participants
  • Provide input to supervisor for end of term Summary Reports
  • Communicates regularly and proactively Group Leader, Coworkers, Participants and Parents
  • Adjust coaching approach and support to ensure group success

Personal Coach/ Group Leader

ACES & Guides
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Implement and adapt coaching as required to ensure 1:1 setting program operate effectively
  • Able to use a variety of teaching methods, taking into account participant’s learning style and preferences. Including Choice works Calendar, Choice work Schedule, Proloquo2go & Google Apps.
  • Appropriate and engaging materials are used to increase effectiveness of facilitation sessions. E.g visual schedules, Proloqulo2Go, ChoiceWork schedule.
  • Provides abundant opportunities for practicing functional and relevant skills.
  • Supports participant in community outings.
  • Engages member to determine participant’s mood and motives
  • Provides safe environment for independent learning
  • Ensuring that participant have equal, and fair chance to engage in their desired activities
  • Maintaining participant’s expectations throughout day. E.g, staying on schedule, announcing activities at every transition.
  • Being well prepared for day including having any necessary items required and having alternative routes
  • Reporting individualized reports to manager, giving classdojo points.

Education

High School Diploma -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
08.2022

Skills

    Group or community facilitation

    Advocacy for individuals who are non verbal

    Advocacy for individuals who are non verbal

    Support with personal care and life skills coaching for development

    Teaching personal care/ life/ community / language skills

    Worked in a team in community center and home settings

    Worked individually and in a team setting

transferable skills

Reliable 

Proactive

Attention to details

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Training &Certifications

Behavior Management/ Group leader 2 ( January- March 2024), Nextstep Support Inc.

Personal Coach/ Group Leader ( June - August 2023), Nextstep Support Inc.

Note: Completed implemented programs supervised by BCBA - Aamir Khan for both trainings


Nextstep Support Certifications- 80% proficiency

Timeline

Community Facilitator/ Group Leader 2

ACES & Guides
03.2024 - Current

Personal Coach/ Group Leader

ACES & Guides
10.2023 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Conestoga College
Gaurav Kumar