Linnea Chute
Summary
Caring and competent children and youth worker experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Experience with children and youth ages 2.5 to 17 years old.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Youth Coordinator
Vancouver Island— YMCA Of GTA
03.2023 - Current
- Administrative work, remote work, travel, youth development, program promotion
- Positive youth development, harm reduction and empathetic skills.
Leader and Support Worker
Campus View Childcare
09.2021 - Current
- Childcare for ages 5-12 and one-on-one care with a child with medical needs.
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate ways.
Practicum Student Teacher
Campus View Preschool
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices. Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Practicum Student
Hollyburn Family Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked alongside Youth Mental Health workers to plan Parent-Teen mediation resources. Created 20-week plan for child minding programs.
Nanny/Caregiver
Local Household
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth. Developed and implemented behaviour management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behaviour.
Education
Master of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of Victoria
Victoria07.2023
Skills
- Active and empathetic listening
- Collaboration and positive connections with co-workers
- Patience in stressful environments
- Customer service, and excellent communication
- Leadership, perseverance and problem-solving
Certification
Child Anxiety Certification (2022), Cybersecurity Certification (2023), Child Protection Report Training (2023), First Aid, CPR Level B (2023), Mental Health First-Aid (2023), Supporting Positive Child and Youth Behaviour (2023)
Volunteer Work
- Co-President of Child and Youth Care Student Society, University of Victoria (2023)
- BC Elections Clerk (cont.)
- Leader of Mental Health Awareness Club (2018-2019)
References
*Please notify me before contacting, more available upon request*
- Tracey Frolik - Campus View Childcare (P: 250-472-0881, E: campusviewchildcare@gmail.com)
- Lauren Budd - YMCA of GTA (P: 236-638-2205, E: lauren.budd@ymcagta.org)
- Tracey Schmitz - Local Household (P: 250-588-8578)
Timeline
Local Youth Coordinator
Vancouver Island— YMCA Of GTA
03.2023 - Current
Practicum Student Teacher
Campus View Preschool
09.2022 - 01.2023
Leader and Support Worker
Campus View Childcare
09.2021 - Current
Practicum Student
Hollyburn Family Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
Nanny/Caregiver
Local Household
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of Victoria
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