Melissa Coutts

• Provided individual therapy with emphasis on using a relational gestalt approach.
• Completed thorough intakes to determine clients needs and suitability for gestalt therapy, if determined that client needed more resources, referrals and recommendations were provided.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.
• Worked collaboratively with Supervisor to ensure growth and development as a Gestalt Psychotherapist
• Maintained and ensured professional standards of practice outlined by the CRPO were being followed.

• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate regulation techniques.
• Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
• Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.

• Supported and worked alongside team members to ensure quality and exceptional early learning programming and experiences.

• Planned, facilitated and encouraged play-based learning according to interests, developmental stages, and inclusive of strengths, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.

• Communicated and provided support for parents and families in regards to programming and child development.

• Adhered to policies and procedures and implement guidelines from Directors and Supervisors required for the centers operation.

• Lead and supported fellow team members as a Registered Early Childhood Educator and supported supervisors in daily routines and operation of center.

• Provided quality and exceptional early learning programming that is mindful to interests, inclusive to strengths and abilities, and diverse to cultural backgrounds.

• Facilitated and ensured an appropriate physical and social environment that invited children to participate in a play-based learning philosophy.

• Adhered and implemented the proper policies and procedures required for operation.

• Consistently delivered exceptional customer service and experiences for children and families by engaging them with a friendly attitude and making personal connections.

• Approached implementation of activities such as, sports nights, disco parties, and family scavenger hunts with enthusiasm to create participation and engagement.

• Participated in ongoing onboard training sessions of child evacuation, fire safety, crowd and crisis management, security awareness and general emergency procedures.

• Acted as a positive and supportive team member in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and diverse work environment.

• Formulated and implemented a variety of daily activities and tournaments that consisted of water sports, field games, bocce ball, and tennis, for children, adults, and families.

• Exemplified qualities of positivity and flexibility when asked to support or fill in for

various positions outside of regular job description.

• Engaged in positive interactions by providing daily greetings and conversation, day-to-day schedule run through, and an outgoing attitude when facilitating activities.

• Provided an environment of safety and guaranteed children’s well-being for parents when supervising water activities and off property trips.