Hiromi Wasan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Outgoing child and youth care student with experience caring for children and youth while providing encouragement, resiliency, and kindness. Professional at guiding playtime and facilitating sports and therapeutic activities. Implemented a creative planner with a gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and therapeutic techniques. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering measurable outcomes in diverse clinical settings. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in patient-centered communication and treatment planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Placement Child and Youth Practitioner
York Hills Children and Youth Families
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting healthy social interactions among children and adolescents.
- Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance on personal development, goal-setting, and decision-making skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of child and youth care.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on building life skills such as budgeting, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication among participants.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Assisted in the organization of various events and workshops, promoting community involvement and enhancing the overall experience for participants.
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
Special Needs Volunteer
New Life Church
03.2023 - Current
- Offered emotional support to special needs students during challenging situations, fostering resilience and growth mindset.
- Mentored new volunteers in best practices for working with special needs students, promoting a consistently high level of support throughout the program.
- Facilitated social skills development among special needs students through group activities and role-playing exercises.
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Green Acres
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Fostered supportive environment, enabling patients to achieve personal independence milestones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to develop cohesive care plans for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of session notes, progress reports, and treatment plan updates for seamless communication among team members.
- Increased functional play skills among young children with ASD by designing engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate toys and materials.
Student Placement Child and Youth Practitioner
Lawrence Heights Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress and goals.
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Championed a growth mindset culture within the classroom, inspiring students to embrace challenges and persevere through obstacles in pursuit of their academic goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities to broaden students'' exposure to new skills, experiences, and career paths.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Overnight Summer Camp Counsellor
Moorelands Kids
06.2023 - 08.2023
- 24-hour intensive supervision
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Cultivated culture of respect and understanding through diversity and inclusion training sessions.
- Fostered love for nature in campers through guided hikes and educational talks on local flora and fauna.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
After-school Program Leader
Moorelands Kids
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Achieved significant improvements in students' social skills through regular group activities and discussions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of program effectiveness, making adjustments to meet evolving needs of participants.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment, ensuring all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by promoting respect, curiosity, cooperation among students.
Martial Arts Coach/Trainer (Muay Thai, Wushu, and Karate)
Kafagway MMA club
05.2019 - 04.2023
- High-Energy Teaching Style
- Passionate about martial arts beyond just teaching
- Contagious positive attitude motivates students and fosters a supportive environment
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
Education
Child and Youth Care -
Seneca Polytechnic
03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of The Cordilleras
Philippines10.2021
Skills
- Building positive relationships
- Evidence-based interventions
- Evidence-informed interventions
- Trauma-informed interventions
- Strength-based interventions
- Promoting resiliency
- Child and youth-centered approach
- Holistic perspective
- Needs assessments
- Developmental perspective
- Treatment plan development
- Care plan development
- Problem-solving
- Preventative care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved problem solving which led to a client success coming out from pr
- Collaborated with team of taking initiative in the development of program efficiency.
Certification
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention, Seneca Polytechnic, 02/24
- DLE - The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events, Seneca Polytechnic, 11/23
- Camp Mental Health, Moorelands Kids, 06/23
- Restorative Practice Training, Rick Kelly, (M.Sc), 03/23
- CNOY 2023, Coldest Night of the Year, Newmarket, 02/24
- First Aid & CPR/AED (Level C), Canadian Red Cross, 11/22
- Certified ASSIST practitioner, Seneca Polytechnic, 3/25
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Placement Child and Youth Practitioner
York Hills Children and Youth Families
09.2024 - Current
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Green Acres
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Placement Child and Youth Practitioner
Lawrence Heights Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Overnight Summer Camp Counsellor
Moorelands Kids
06.2023 - 08.2023
Special Needs Volunteer
New Life Church
03.2023 - Current
After-school Program Leader
Moorelands Kids
11.2022 - 06.2023
Martial Arts Coach/Trainer (Muay Thai, Wushu, and Karate)
Kafagway MMA club
05.2019 - 04.2023
Child and Youth Care -
Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of The Cordilleras
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