Laura Danowski
Toronto,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic leader and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of wants and needs for individuals. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in this industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach
Keys To Inclustion
09.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
Assistant Faciliator
Concord In The City
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records and reported data related to program participation and success.
- Supervised instructors, facilities and resources for [Type] program.
- Enrolled students into programs selected by counselors.
- Handled issues involving system access and performed troubleshooting.
Coordinator
KEYS To Inclusion
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized spaces, materials and activities for participants to learn essential life skills.
- Discussed and led preventative behavior meetings with clients and their family.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Documented individual progress, orchestrated summer outings and activities.
- Organized large field trips exploring the city using public transit.
- Documented yearly goals and achievements.
- Monitored and assisted participants in prepping and cooking lunch everyday.
- Delegated my assistants with daily and weekly tasks.
Assistant Coordinator
KEYS To Inclusion
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Sanitized and set up work stations providing a covid safe environment.
- Helped lead money matter activities and safety procedures when out in public.
- Created fun engaging activities for participants to learn cognitive and social skills.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Helped with one on one support when needed.
Facilitator
DramaWay
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Engaged participants weekly creating games to help with life skills and socializing with peers.
- Facilitated a group of 40 participants in a specialty class working on a pitch for the show, "Dragon's Den".
- Organized and created weekly plans and assigned coworkers duties.
Creative Writing Facilitator
KEYS
03.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with participants to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete our creative story writing.
- Demonstrated respect, supporting other participants ideas, friendliness, team building and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborated with participants to ensure they all added their imagination to build the story.
- Created plans and researched videos to help communicate the theme of our story.
Creative Assistant
DramaWay
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with facilitator by finding pictures to enhance involvement participation for those who were non verbal.
- Conferred with facilitator to discuss changes and revisions to written material.
- Engaged participants helping with singing songs, playing games, and team building exercises.
Personal Support Worker
Bob Rytwinski
11.2020 - Current
- Kept patient mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and playing games with patient.
- Exercised with patient taking him on nature walks in and out of the city.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted client with daily living needs, including nail trimming, giving him his medication, and haircuts, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Family Nanny
Cindy Larimore
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with child to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to child.
- Communicated with child at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Created, acted, and edited videos for the child's personal youtube account.
Education
Associate of Arts - Comedy And Writing Performane
Humber College
Etobicoke09.2010
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
Ingersoll, ON09.2008
Improv And Sketch Level's 1 & 2 - Writing, Improv, And Sketch Comedy
Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB)
Los Angeles04.2017
Improv, Writing, And Sketch Comedy - Creative And Performing Arts
Second City
Toronto09.2010
Skills
- Creative writing
- Editing
- Creative visionary
- Creative mindset
- Meal prep
- Cooking
- Creating games and themes
- Story telling
- Creative Development
Timeline
Job Coach
Keys To Inclustion
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Faciliator
Concord In The City
09.2023 - Current
Coordinator
KEYS To Inclusion
09.2021 - 09.2022
Creative Assistant
DramaWay
04.2021 - 06.2021
Creative Writing Facilitator
KEYS
03.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bob Rytwinski
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Coordinator
KEYS To Inclusion
09.2020 - 09.2021
Facilitator
DramaWay
05.2020 - 06.2022
Family Nanny
Cindy Larimore
06.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Comedy And Writing Performane
Humber College
High School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
Improv And Sketch Level's 1 & 2 - Writing, Improv, And Sketch Comedy
Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB)
Improv, Writing, And Sketch Comedy - Creative And Performing Arts
Second City
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