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 Progress08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Kingswood University
Sussex, NB08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tyndale University
Toronto, ON04.2019
Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Georgian College
Barrie, ON04.2016
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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