Maria Frid
Kingston,ON
Summary
Motivated, passionate, and hard-working individual who is eager to learn and acquire additional experience. Seeking a position where my skills and qualifications would be used as assets for your organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchid/Lunch Supervisor
Limestone Distract School Board
01.2023 - Current
- Assist in various classrooms within Bayridge Public School working with students to provide academic, social, emotional and/or physical support that is aimed at fostering success
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with administration, teachers, other professionals to support student achievement and well-being
- Provided assistance during field trips by monitoring student behaviour and helping them stay focused on the activity at hand
- Cleaned and organized classroom, materials, and supplies
- Currently in a long-term position in a primary and junior classroom supporting multiple students with significant behaviour challenges, complex medication needs or ASD
- I am on the BMS team and a back up for high needs at-risk students
- I Assist with G-tube Feedings
Direct Care Worker
St. Lawrence Youth Association
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making while having a high focus on empowering their independence positively
- Leading and assisting in daily program delivery as a casual/full time Direct Care Worker
- Performing bailiffs of various capacities and represented the company professionally while in the eye of the general public
- Collaborated with schools, families, and community organizations to support youth development and access to resources
- Applied clinical and behavioural knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments while working with the Crisis Management Team
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding youth activities, progress, and upcoming concerns
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changed in behaviour, serious occurrences reports, staff interactions and intervention, daily routine logs and medication logging
Education
Diploma - Child and Youth Worker
St. Lawrence College
04-2010
Diploma - Ontario Secondary School
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
06-2005
Skills
- Skilled in behaviour management, crisis intervention, and developmental support to cater to
- individual needs of youth
- Excels in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging situations due to several years working with youth
- Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behaviour modification techniques
- Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioural management of youth
Certificationtraining
- Behavioural Management System Training, Limestone Distant School Board, 2025
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training, St Lawrence Youth Association
- Strength Based Training, St Lawrence Youth Association
- Pmab- Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour Training (certificate), St Lawrence Youth Association
- CPI- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention Training (certificate), St Lawrence College
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level - C Certification, Canadian Red Cross
Timeline
Orchid/Lunch Supervisor
Limestone Distract School Board
01.2023 - Current
Direct Care Worker
St. Lawrence Youth Association
01.2010 - 01.2016
Diploma - Child and Youth Worker
St. Lawrence College
Diploma - Ontario Secondary School
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School