MATTHEW YOUSSEF
Tecumseh,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Educational Assistant with extensive experience at Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, specializing in individualized support and behaviour management. Proven ability to foster inclusive environments and promote emotional regulation, enhancing student success through collaborative teamwork and effective crisis intervention strategies. Passionate about empowering youth to achieve their full potential.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Respite Support Worker
Windsor-Essex Region
, Canada
09.2013 - Current
- Delivered individualized respite and support services to enhance well-being of adolescents with special needs
- Fostered development of daily living skills and social engagement to improve overall quality of life
- Coordinated and facilitated community-based activities to promote independence and healthy lifestyle choices
Educational Assistant
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB)
Windsor, Canada
2010 - Current
- Foster inclusive learning environments through positive relationship-building and consistent support
- Supported students with diverse learning, physical, emotional, and behavioural needs to enhance engagement and participation in classroom activities
- Assisted in academic programming and personal care while implementing behaviour management strategies to promote positive student outcomes
Child and Youth Worker
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB)
Windsor, Canada
2016 - 2017
- Delivered targeted behavioural, emotional, and social support to enhance student engagement and resilience
- Partnered with teachers, administrators, and support staff to foster a supportive environment for student success and well-being
- Contributed to development and implementation of individualized behaviour and safety plans to address unique student needs
- Assisted students with self-regulation, conflict resolution, and positive peer interactions
Child and Youth Worker
Sutton House
Leamington, Canada
2008 - 2013
- Guided youth in developing social skills, fostering independence, and enhancing daily living competencies for improved self-sufficiency
- Maintained consistent routines and built supportive relationships, promoting stability and personal growth among youth
- Supported adolescent males in addressing psychological and emotional needs within a structured residential environment to facilitate healing and development
Child and Youth Worker
Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services
Windsor, Canada
2006 - 2012
- Delivered milieu-based therapeutic support for children and adolescents with mental health, psychiatric, emotional, and behavioural challenges
- Implemented coping strategies, social skills, and life skills training through therapeutic communication, enhancing children's ability to manage challenges
- Facilitated emotional regulation and positive behaviour development in residential settings, promoting healthier interactions and emotional well-being
Education
Child and Youth Worker Diploma -
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON01.2010
Power Engineering Diploma -
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON01.2005
Skills
- Individualized support
- Behaviour management
- Crisis intervention
- Program coordination
- Community engagement
- Inclusive education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Child advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (PMAB), 12/01/10
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, 11/01/09, Focused on identifying warning signs and risk factors related to suicide in school-aged children
- Functions of Behaviour, 11/01/09, Training provided by Thames Valley Children's Centre addressing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges across developmental stages
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Coach, Tecumseh Minor Hockey Association, 01/01/14, 12/31/19, Coached minor travel hockey teams across multiple age divisions, Promoted teamwork, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship, Supported athlete development both on and off the ice
- Student Volunteer, Immaculate Conception School, Windsor, ON, 03/01/09, 03/31/09, Assisted in the Back on Track Room supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, Helped students develop problem-solving skills, conflict resolution strategies, and positive behaviour management
Timeline
Private Respite Support Worker
Windsor-Essex Region
09.2013 - Current
Educational Assistant
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB)
2010 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB)
2016 - 2017
Child and Youth Worker
Sutton House
2008 - 2013
Child and Youth Worker
Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services
2006 - 2012
Child and Youth Worker Diploma -
St. Clair College
Power Engineering Diploma -
St. Clair College