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Kim Cacic

Armstrong,BC

Summary

As a determined Child and Youth Care professional with a background in ECE inclusive training, I feel I have a variety of experience to meet the role of BGC Okanagan Family Counselor. I am passionate about meeting the objectives and needs of children and families. I pride myself on providing support, education, advocacy, and mediation to children and families while being sensitive to specific challenges families may be facing.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Early Childhood Associate

Kindale Development Association
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

Childcare Counsellor (Support Class Inclusivity)

School District 78- Fraser Cascade
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
  • Developed goal-oriented activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning in the classroom
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating plans and connecting clients and families to outside resources
  • Built trusting relationships with children and youth to encourage a collaborative plan for individual success
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of strengthening, implementing behavior plans where appropriate
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child or youth
  • Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
  • Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated a need for assistance and collaborated on a plan to incorporate services

Certified Education Assistant

School District 78- Fraser Cascade
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Aided school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning, physical and behavioral needs
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher
  • Completed daily logs to determine students' academic progress
  • Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
  • Helped implement and assist students with technology to make their social and academic experiences more inclusive in the classroom and on the playground.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child And Youth Care Degree

University Of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford
04.2004

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education - Inclusive Training

Douglas College
New Westminster
04.1999

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary
Surrey

Skills

  • Program development and management
  • Individualized education programs
  • Team collaboration with MCFD, CYMH, Community Services, Group Care facilities, Fraser Health and Specialized Agencies such as ADTP
  • Individual and family support
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Experience working alongside children with disabilities and/or behavioural challenges and their families in attaining an inclusive experience, as well as tools to create a balanced home with wellness and empowerment at the forefront

Certification

Non-violence training through School District 78

Training in dealing with children and youth exhibiting violent behaviour: Gordon Neufeld

Practicums with Chilliwack Community Services and Abbotsford Youth Commission.

References:

Donna Barner: Director of Student Support Services District 78 604-869-2411

Anders Lunde: Coquihalla Elementary School Resource Teacher District 78 604-869-9904

Adriana deMelo: Personal Reference (Member of Child and Youth Mental Health Team, Surrey) 604-338-4971

Timeline

Senior Early Childhood Associate

Kindale Development Association
03.2022 - Current

Childcare Counsellor (Support Class Inclusivity)

School District 78- Fraser Cascade
09.2018 - 02.2020

Certified Education Assistant

School District 78- Fraser Cascade
09.2014 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Child And Youth Care Degree

University Of The Fraser Valley

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education - Inclusive Training

Douglas College

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary

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