HOLLY MORTENSEN
Petawawa
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator/Resource Supply
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre
2024.07 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children and staff.
- Fostered creativity in the care centres through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
- Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Educational Assistant
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
2023.01 - Current
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development
- Facilitated the development of social skills through positive interactions with peers and staff members
- Created an engaging learning environment through use of interactive teaching techniques
- Supported students in completing assigned tasks within specified time frames
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior
- Created and implemented student enrichment activities.
Family and Child Access Worker
Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
- Provided emotional support to families involved in child welfare cases
- Gathered information from other professionals involved in cases involving child welfare matters
- Ensured all documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner according to agency standards
- Advocated for clients during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring their needs and preferences were considered during decision-making processes.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, demonstrating empathy and professionalism during challenging situations.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, families, and staff members to create a safe and supportive environment
- Utilized effective communication skills to discuss challenging issues in an empathetic manner
- Monitored behavior of children and implemented appropriate interventions when necessary.
School Support Counsellor Practicum
Renfrew County District School Board
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management techniques, leading to better client self-care strategies.
- Improved student self-esteem and communication skills through targeted therapeutic techniques.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Social Work -
Laurentian University
04.2025
Diploma in Social Service Worker -
Algonquin College
06.2023
Certificate in Personal Support Worker -
Algonquin College
06.2017
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Time management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Interaction
- Collaborative learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Behavioral Support
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Goal Setting
- Motivated Team Player
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Verbal Intervention Training (CPI)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Professional Life Coach Certification & Guide (Accredited)
- Educational Psychology & Special Education
- Optimal Parenting The Complete "Help Me I'm a Parent" series.
Volunteer Experience
Victim Services Crisis Volunteer, Victim Services of Renfrew County, Petawawa, ON, 04/01/23, Present, Assisted families during times of crisis., Skilled at providing resources to help clients access services such as housing, food, legal aid., Adaptable to changing environments while continuing to provide excellent service., Demonstrated ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations., Proficient at providing emotional support and guidance to individuals experiencing a traumatic event., Responded to crisis situations to handle severe mental health and behavioral issues.
Timeline
Educator/Resource Supply
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre
2024.07 - Current
Family and Child Access Worker
Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County
2024.04 - 2024.07
Educational Assistant
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
2023.01 - Current
School Support Counsellor Practicum
Renfrew County District School Board
2022.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Social Work -
Laurentian University
Diploma in Social Service Worker -
Algonquin College
Certificate in Personal Support Worker -
Algonquin College
- Mental Health First Aid
- Verbal Intervention Training (CPI)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Professional Life Coach Certification & Guide (Accredited)
- Educational Psychology & Special Education
- Optimal Parenting The Complete "Help Me I'm a Parent" series.
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