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Megan Holmes

Riverview

Summary

To obtain a practicum placement in which I can gain experience and practical skills to enter into the mental health field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Afterschool Educator

Salvation Army Small Blessings Center
11.2023 - Current


  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Met regularly with a team to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness.
  • Guided students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.

Child and Youth Worker

BGC Riverview
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate records.
  • Encouraged youth to develop own activities and leadership skills through activities and programming.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Consulted with parents, teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Challenged youth to accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits.
  • Creating and providing community and school engagement. Running Breakfast programs and other academic activities.
  • Provided key emotional support to youth.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.

Inclusion Support Worker

Hands On Learning
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.

Summer Community Outreach Director

Evangel Assembly Yarmouth
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
  • Strengthened partnerships with local organizations through collaborative projects and events.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Created and implemented community-based programs for families.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
In Progress
08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

Kingswood University
Sussex, NB
08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Tyndale University
Toronto, ON
04.2019

Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
04.2016

Skills

  • Professional Relationships
  • Emotional Support
  • Community Outreach
  • Patient
  • Open-mindedness
  • Outreach and Community Programming
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Active Listening
  • Boundary Setting
  • Relationship-building skills
  • Empathy Development
  • Collaborative Approach
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Volunteering at Chartwell Retirement Home in Barrie, Ontario. Helped facilitated games and activates for residents (September 2012 - May 2015).
  • Children's Midweek Program (March 2014 - June 2019).
  • Youth Leader (September 2019 - June 2022).

Timeline

Afterschool Educator

Salvation Army Small Blessings Center
11.2023 - Current

Child and Youth Worker

BGC Riverview
02.2022 - 11.2024

Inclusion Support Worker

Hands On Learning
09.2021 - 02.2022

Summer Community Outreach Director

Evangel Assembly Yarmouth
05.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

Kingswood University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Tyndale University

Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences

Georgian College

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