Katie Tinkler
Tottenham
Summary
Social work graduate seeking full-time work with the opportunity to gain experience within the field of social work, while assisting individuals and communities to find positive change, overcome barriers and meet their personal goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Facilitator - Adult Day Program
Town Of Newmarket, Parks & Recreation
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated specialized activities for adults with disabilities to promote skill development, social integration and independence
- Lead small group activities and organize required equipment/ supplies such as baking & crafts
- Provided personal care to individuals including toileting, changing and feeding
ECE Assistant Teacher School-Age
YMCA Of Simcoe Muskoka
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Before and after school program, supporting children and youth from kindergarten to grade 5, through activities that promote physical, social and emotional growth
Field Placement Student
Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported people living with disabilities to find employment in their community by overcoming barriers to employment
- Shadowing of client appointments, case notes, job search activities, interview skills practice
- Disability related research (causes, presentation/types, symptoms/impacts, accommodations and supports)
Summer Student Assistant
Community Living Association Of South Simcoe
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported day program for adults living with disabilities by accessing a variety of community integration opportunities, recreation and life skills
- Facilitated online zoom groups; created weekly plans and activities surrounding their interests
Field Placement Student
AIDS Committee of Ottawa
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided support to clients impacted by and/or living with HIV/AIDS
- Facilitated workshops, planned social events, completed research projects
- Referrals and assistance with navigating resources
- Staffed local food bank serving clients
ECE Assistant
Locomotion Childcare Centre
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Promoted physical, academic and social development with consideration of different developmental stages by implementing diverse classroom learning and outside activities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Facilitation of group activities and encouraged participation of all
Volunteer
Salvation Army Family & Community Services
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with a Christmas hamper donation program by processing intake forms and building hampers for families in the community
Volunteer
Contact South Simcoe
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Assistance provided as a gift wrapper to raise funds for the organization
- Customer service, organized work area, worked with team of staff and volunteers
Customer Service
Compass Group
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Fast paced environment, preparing and serving food
- Managed difficult customers, completed cash transactions, maintained clean and organized workspace
Customer Service
China Garden
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls and resolved complaints.
- Packed multiple orders and maintained clean and tidy workspaces.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON12.2022
High School Diploma -
Banting Memorial District High School
Alliston, ON06.2018
Skills
- Enthusiastic & friendly
- Good organization & time management skills
- Good communication, written & oral
- Strong computer and documentation skills
- Good social, caring & empathetic professional skills
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Soft Skills Solutions Workshop - 2022
- Difficult Conversations Workshop - 2022
- Trust Building and Resilience Workshop - 2022
- Telework and Telecommuting Workshop - 2022
- Conflict Resolution Skills Training - 2022
- Digital Anti-Racism Education Workshop - 2022
- HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Training - 2021
Timeline
Inclusion Facilitator - Adult Day Program
Town Of Newmarket, Parks & Recreation
07.2024 - Current
ECE Assistant Teacher School-Age
YMCA Of Simcoe Muskoka
10.2022 - 07.2024
Field Placement Student
Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
Summer Student Assistant
Community Living Association Of South Simcoe
05.2022 - 08.2022
Field Placement Student
AIDS Committee of Ottawa
09.2021 - 04.2022
ECE Assistant
Locomotion Childcare Centre
05.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Salvation Army Family & Community Services
12.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Contact South Simcoe
12.2019 - 12.2019
Customer Service
Compass Group
05.2018 - 08.2019
Customer Service
China Garden
01.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
Carleton University
High School Diploma -
Banting Memorial District High School
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Soft Skills Solutions Workshop - 2022
- Difficult Conversations Workshop - 2022
- Trust Building and Resilience Workshop - 2022
- Telework and Telecommuting Workshop - 2022
- Conflict Resolution Skills Training - 2022
- Digital Anti-Racism Education Workshop - 2022
- HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Training - 2021
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