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Kimberly Varlow RECE

Courtice,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic and passionate Educator with 30 + years experience working with families and children ready for new career challenges. Time spent in the Community Health Centre model has paved the way forward affirming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an integral part of practice. Working in at risk communities with marginalized individuals of all ages has provided a multitude of experiences.

Safe spaces for students to learn, grow and master new skills is an ultimate goal. The field of Early Childhood Education is experiencing an explosion of growth and it would be an incredible experience to take part in.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Promoter-Early Years

Durham Community Health Centre
10.2021 - Current
  • Provide individual parent support and adult group parent education developing and delivering curriculum.
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating children's programming from birth to age 6 years.
  • System navigation both internally and externally for children and families.
  • Developing and maintaining Community Partnerships to support programming needs responsive to ever growing and changing needs of community.
  • Provide inclusive and equitable spaces for adults and children to thrive.

Community Mental Health Worker

Carea Community Health Centre
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Child and Youth Mental Health Team, Working with children and youth ages 0-24 years with individual and group programming both in office and through outreach home visits
  • Providing parent coaching, resourcing during home visits as well as parents education groups both in Outreach and office settings
  • Completing internal and external referrals from Community members, assisting families in advocacy and access to service
  • Completing all documentation necessary for funding requirements using PS Suites software for both individual notes and group encounters
  • Active member of Joint Health and Safety Committee certified in Level I and II and lead rep at satellite office
  • Represent Agency at Community Events/Meetings and Advocacy such as Durham CAS and School team meetings, DDSB Ajax Youth Hub meetings, Children's Fair etc.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.

Registered Early Childhood Development Worker

Oshawa Community Health Centre
10.2002 - 01.2016
  • Working closely with children ages 0 to 6 years and their families both in groups and individually
  • Supporting children and families with resources for assessment and programming for exceptionalities such as ASD, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Speech and Language delays, fine motor and gross motor delays
  • Plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate, play based, free outreach Ready for School programs in Oshawa, managing and maintaining several locations working closely with multiple Community Partners
  • Facilitate Parent and Child drop in programs, as well as Food Nutrition/Security Programs and Parent Education
  • Key member of multi-disciplinary team in Early Years Program
  • Support parents and families by: providing them with appropriate resources, helping them to identify their needs, short term goals and making referrals on their behalf when necessary
  • Collaborate internally and externally to advocate and support clients with services such as Grandview Children's Centre, Infant Development
  • Ensure all necessary paperwork such as registration forms, incident reports, attendance, and evaluations are completed efficiently and timely
  • Positively represent agency at Community and fundraising events
  • Interview, mentor, coach and evaluate high school and post-secondary student placements, as well as volunteers and part time staff and peer evaluations
  • Accreditation process for Community Health Centre's

Education

Working with Children and Families -

University of Toronto, Delcrest Centre
Toronto, ON
2005

Diploma With Honours - Early Childhood Education

Durham College
Oshawa, ON

Courses -

Additional Training And Certificates
Multiple Sources

Skills

  • Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Sound knowledge of human development in all domains for all stages of life
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive connections with families, children and professionals in both inclusive and authentic manner
  • Team builder and motivator of people
  • Multitasker with focus on prioritizing and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to identify, implement and evaluate programs goals
  • Kind, caring and empathetic with proven ability to problem solve and make well thought out decisions
  • Proficient in basic accounting, budgeting and computer applications

Timeline

Health Promoter-Early Years

Durham Community Health Centre
10.2021 - Current

Community Mental Health Worker

Carea Community Health Centre
01.2017 - 09.2021

Registered Early Childhood Development Worker

Oshawa Community Health Centre
10.2002 - 01.2016

Working with Children and Families -

University of Toronto, Delcrest Centre

Diploma With Honours - Early Childhood Education

Durham College

Courses -

Additional Training And Certificates

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