Jenny Buttle
Delson,Quebec
Summary
Caring and empathetic Special Needs Attendant/Counselor with 5 years of experience providing excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities for children and young adults with both mental and physical disabilities. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy and academic activities as noted within care plan. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Leaps And Bounds Center
06.2022 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
Attendant to Special Needs Students
Peter Hall School, Côte-Vertu Campus
01.2019 - Current
- Working with and supervising individual students and small groups of students to reinforce the learning material or skills introduced and outlined by the classroom teacher
- Performed assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as lunch time, periodic walks, giving restroom assistance to students with various disabilities and intervention for any students in crisis
- Performed other duties assigned by the classroom teacher such as temporary replacement, delivering supplies, filling out attendance sheets and assisting children with arrival and dismissal each school day
- Demonstrated and encouraged proper social skills and social interaction while facilitating a friendly and warm environment for the children
- Communicated non-verbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Barista
Café Starbucks
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Maintained a strong understanding of company values and customer needs, responding quickly to complex requests in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with both clientele and partners, working as a team to ensure a positive and welcoming workplace
- Restocking and cleaning of all stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings, while encouraging brand loyalty to customers using strong persuasive skills to sell the advantages
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Food Service Attendant
Café Tarantino
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Operated the cash register and processed transactions effectively and with ease
- Greeted customers warmly, served food orders and offered information about the dishes
- Listened to and resolved customer complaints, suggestions and inquiries
- Cleaned and disinfected workspace, utensils and dining area while restocking where needed
- Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Kennel Attendant
Animal Services A.M.R
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Feeding, cleanliness and personal care of the animals and their environment
- Upkeep of the rooms and supplies, ensuring the proper standards are met
- Providing comfort to the animals and maintaining a positive space at all times
- Performing simple cleaning tasks, such as mopping floors, cleaning counters, cages, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial Regional High School
Greenfield Park, Quebec01.2007
Skills
- Bilingual in English and French
- Friendly attitude and approachable
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Attention to details and exceptional time management
- Can maintain a tidy workspace in a clean and safe manner
- Team player with the ability to motivate others and resolve conflicts
- Experience working with individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities of various ages
- Good understanding of associated sensory sensitivities
- Create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities and their families
- Knowledge of special needs behavior interventions
Phone
Home: (450) 632-1345, Cell: (438) 402-2295
References
References available on request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hobbies
Digital and Traditional Art, Story Writing, Learning Languages (Japanese), Reading, Costume Play, Prop Crafting, Video Games, Karaoke
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Leaps And Bounds Center
06.2022 - Current
Attendant to Special Needs Students
Peter Hall School, Côte-Vertu Campus
01.2019 - Current
Barista
Café Starbucks
01.2018 - 11.2022
Food Service Attendant
Café Tarantino
01.2008 - 01.2018
Kennel Attendant
Animal Services A.M.R
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Centennial Regional High School
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