MEGAN DIAS
Morden,MB
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Families First Home Visitor
Southern Health
09.2017 - Current
- Provide support to prenatal or new parents in building a strong relationship with their child and family, while sharing information and suggesting activities to help their child to grow up healthy and happy
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Provide information and support regarding child development as well as using a strength-based approach to encourage parents to find solutions to challenging problems while helping them to find resources within our community.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Substitute Teacher
Western School Division
02.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Educational Assistant
Western School Division
04.2013 - 06.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Owner/Operator
The Good Food Co
05.2009 - 12.2015
- Operated a home-based business producing and selling organic and natural food mixes.
Founder/Coordinator
Pembina Valley Food Buying Club
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Organized group of local food producers, developed client list of 200 buyers, coordinate bi-weekly order forms and vendor distribution of local food.
Coordinator
Morden Community Sport and Leisure Alliance
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Acted as a liaison for sports, recreation and leisure groups and associations in Morden and the surrounding area
- Facilitated the transfer of knowledge within the MCSLA as well as provided information to the community with regards to these groups and associations.
Facilitator - Healthy Baby Program
Southern Health
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Planned and facilitated a weekly program for Healthy Beginnings with a special emphasis on health and wellness for new mothers and babies under the age of one.
Event Supervisor/Coordinator
Cowichan Valley Regional District
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Planned, coordinated, marketed and supervised special events at the Cowichan Centre.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Day Care Manager
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island
08.2005 - 03.2006
- Responsible for the hiring, supervision and evaluation of facility staff
- Managed the financial planning and budgeting for the non-profit facility
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of facility programs, including registration, orientation, and individual plans for each child/parent
- Researched and applied for grants to enhance the programs & facilities of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island.
Recreation Program Coordinator
Cowichan Valley Regional District
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Planned, budgeted, coordinated & marketed a variety of recreational programs for the Cowichan Centre Recreation Department
- Responsible for the supervision of facility staff for recreational programming (ie. Summer camps, sports programs, preschool programs, etc).
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
Substitute Teacher
Sunrise School Division
09.2000 - 04.2002
- Worked in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12 after acquiring a Limited Teaching Permit from Manitoba Education.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
BSc. - Urban Forestry/Environmental Sciences
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MBBSc. - Natural Resource Conservation
University of British Columbia
VancouverGrade 12 Graduate -
Ecole Powerview School
Powerview, MB06.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe & QuickBooks
- Experience and proficiency in website and social networking site management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Bilingual - English and French
Training & Certification
- ASIST Suicide Prevention training certified
- Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS Certification)
- Crucial Conversations Training
- Respectful Workplace Training
- Respect in Sport Training
- Certified Development 1 Coach – Hockey Canada
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Valid First Aid Certificate
Community Involvement
- Vice Chair, Manitoba Games Council 2015-2017
- Accommodations Co-Chair, 2017 Esso Cup
- Co-chair, 2014 Morden, Stanley, Winkler Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games Host Society
- Past Vice-Chair, Farmers’ Market Association of Manitoba
- Past Vice-Chair, Morden & District Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market
- Past Chair, Small Wonders Community Nursery School Board
- Coach, Morden Minor Hockey
- Coach, Pembina Valley Minor Hockey Association
- Manager, Pembina Valley Hawks U15AAA Hockey 2021-2022
- Coach, Morden Minor Soccer Association
- Volunteer, Breakfast Club (City of Morden & Pembina Valley Minor Hockey)
References
Brenda Klassen
Families First Public Health Nurse
204-823-0629
Marlow Miller
Healthy Baby Coordinator
204-312-0309
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Western School Division
02.2022 - Current
Families First Home Visitor
Southern Health
09.2017 - Current
Educational Assistant
Western School Division
04.2013 - 06.2017
Founder/Coordinator
Pembina Valley Food Buying Club
09.2012 - 02.2015
Facilitator - Healthy Baby Program
Southern Health
09.2012 - 04.2013
Coordinator
Morden Community Sport and Leisure Alliance
05.2012 - 05.2013
Owner/Operator
The Good Food Co
05.2009 - 12.2015
Day Care Manager
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island
08.2005 - 03.2006
Event Supervisor/Coordinator
Cowichan Valley Regional District
01.2002 - 01.2007
Recreation Program Coordinator
Cowichan Valley Regional District
01.2002 - 08.2005
Substitute Teacher
Sunrise School Division
09.2000 - 04.2002
BSc. - Urban Forestry/Environmental Sciences
University of Winnipeg
BSc. - Natural Resource Conservation
University of British Columbia
Grade 12 Graduate -
Ecole Powerview School
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