LAURA GOULD
Oromocto,NB
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate, with a proven track record at Autism Intervention Services (VIVA) in enhancing client success through personalized support plans and community networking. Excelled in creating engaging activities and fostering social skill development, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Skilled in data gathering and creative thinking, bringing a lot of experience in child care, and behavioral interventions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach
Oromocto Training Employment Center
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment by addressing issues such as lack of experience or gaps in work history through effective strategizing.
Private Nanny
Patricia Elias
02.2013 - 12.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Autism Support Worker
Autism Intervention Services (VIVA)
03.2009 - 09.2012
- Worked closely alongside occupational therapists to create fine motor skills-building activities tailored to each client''s specific needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of autism support services.
- Collaborated with speech therapists to develop language-building exercises for non-verbal or minimally verbal clients.
- Educated peers within the organization on effective ASD-specific strategies to foster a more inclusive work environment for all team members involved in supporting individuals with autism.
- Reduced challenging behaviors in clients through the implementation of behavior intervention plans and proactive strategies.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Enhanced communication skills of autistic children by implementing visual aids and social stories.
Education
No Degree - Behavioural Interventions
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB06.2010
Computerized Accounting Diploma - Accounting
Atlantic Business College
Fredericton, NB06.1995
High School Diploma -
Oromocto High School
Oromocto, NB06.1993
Skills
- Job search strategies
- Data Gathering
- Progress Monitoring
- Community Networking
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Reading and Storytelling
- Language skills
- Activities Planning
- Creative Activity Planning
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- School-age child care
- Academic Support
- Child Supervision
- Creative Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Volunteering at Meaningful Connections Adult Day Home
Providing help in everyday life with people living with dementia.
Timeline
Job Coach
Oromocto Training Employment Center
04.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Patricia Elias
02.2013 - 12.2022
Autism Support Worker
Autism Intervention Services (VIVA)
03.2009 - 09.2012
No Degree - Behavioural Interventions
University of New Brunswick
Computerized Accounting Diploma - Accounting
Atlantic Business College
High School Diploma -
Oromocto High School
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