Laura Anspach
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Home Operator
Self-employeed
04.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback sessions.
FASD Support Coordinator
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinated support services for individuals affected by FASD, providing strategies, support, and referrals to community resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for client needs within health and social service systems.
- Developed individualized support plans in collaboration with clients.
- Facilitated training workshops to enhance community understanding of FASD and available support options.
- Managed case documentation, maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Parent Aide
Parent Aide
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Coaching at-risk families through positive parenting, ages and stages of development, family stability and wellness, community connections, and home management.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for parents and children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Behaviour Therapist
Autism Services of Saskatoon
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Implemented behaviour and acquisition plans based in ABA
- Facilitated Social Skills Groups, Parent Management Training, and structured play partnerships.
- Analyzed data to track client progress and adjust treatment approaches accordingly.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
Foster Families Association
01.2013 - 09.2016
- In home support worker
- High needs child care
Education
Youth Care Worker Diploma - Human Services
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK01.2016
Youth Care Worker Certificate - Human Services
Great Plains College
Warman, SK01.2015
University of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK01.2014
University of Moncton
Moncton, NB01.2013
Skills
- Individualized support plans
- Case documentation
- Empathy and compassion
- Community resource coordination
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Day Home Operator
Self-employeed
04.2021 - Current
FASD Support Coordinator
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
03.2019 - 03.2021
Parent Aide
Parent Aide
02.2019 - 03.2019
Behaviour Therapist
Autism Services of Saskatoon
09.2016 - 09.2018
Foster Families Association
01.2013 - 09.2016
Youth Care Worker Diploma - Human Services
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Youth Care Worker Certificate - Human Services
Great Plains College
University of Saskatoon
University of Moncton
Training
- WHIMIS, Crisis Prevention, Suicide Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Aboriginal Awareness
- First Aid/ CPR
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Multiple career related workshops