Isabella Gomez
Cambridge,ON
Summary
I am a Hardworking and empathetic individual seeking the inclusion support worker position. I am a highly dedicated inclusion leader looking to provide quality support for children share and expand my skillset working along side the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Counselor
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
Cambridge, ON
04.2023 - Current
- Trained leaders on best practices for supporting diverse learners, contributing to a more inclusive school culture.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
- Increased parental involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and regularly updating families on student progress.
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues through proactive classroom management strategies that focused on positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
Special Education Volunteer
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, ON
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported children through creative activities, including singing and reading, and daily living activities, including eating, bathroom use and cleanliness.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using non-violent crisis intervention techniques, ensuring safety for all students.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support and guidance for students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Promoted social skills development through targeted activities that fostered positive peer interactions among classmates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student.
Recreation Leader
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
Cambridge, ON
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Supervised groups of up to [45] children ages 4-16 from arrival through departure at end of day.
Leader in Training
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
Cambridge, ON
07.2022 - 08.2022
- facilitated games and activities for kids ages 4- 12
- supported leaders in ensuring kids mental and physical wellbeing
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of opportunity for process improvement, driving organizational success.
GROUP CO-FACILITATOR
Humana Parkhill Residence
Parkhill, ON
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Co-facilitated therapeutic and life-skills groups, including Wellness Wednesday, Bridges and Barriers, Spiritual Wellness, and Healthy Relationships Plus Program
- Participated in the creation of a promotional video, sharing personal experience with the Healthy Relationships Plus Program.
- Adjusted facilitation style according to the unique needs of each group while maintaining a consistent focus on core objectives.
- Facilitated interactive activities to foster skill development and strengthen interpersonal relationships.
Senior Recreation Assistant
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Parkhill, ON
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported the planning and execution of recreational activities to boost resident morale and social engagement materials and supplies for each activity.
- Met individualized needs through one on one interactions
- Provided support to residents with daily tasks
- Supported residents physically and emotionally Through family engagement and phone calls
- Supported the planning and execution of recreational activities to boost resident morale and social engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, ON06.2023
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Empathetic and attentive to detail
- Adaptive Learning Techniques
- Goal-Oriented
- Sensory Integration
- Visionary Thinking
- Organized and disciplined
- Works well in teams
Organization Skills
Organized and disciplined
Learning Attitude
Open to learning and taking on new challenges
Reliability
Respectful and reliable
Teamwork Skills
Works well in teams
Bilingual
fluent in English and Spanish
Locations
- Parkhill, Ontario
- Cambridge, Ontario
- Humana Parkhill Residence, Parkhill, ON
- St. Anne Catholic Elementary School, Cambridge, ON
Awards
- Academic Award, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
- Certified in Healthy Relationships Plus Program, Humana Parkhill Residence & Western University
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified in First aid and CPR
Certified in High five
Certified in Healthy Relationships Plus Program, Humana Parkhill
Residence & Western University
Timeline
Special Education Volunteer
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
10.2023 - 02.2024
Inclusion Counselor
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
04.2023 - Current
Recreation Leader
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
09.2022 - 04.2023
Leader in Training
Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Recreation Assistant
Chartwell Retirement Residences
05.2022 - 07.2022
GROUP CO-FACILITATOR
Humana Parkhill Residence
04.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School