Melissa Kolbe
Lindsay,ON
Summary
Compassionate individual, known for positive attitude and ability to work well with others. Ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and patience. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Services
I O Solutions Self-employed|
Uxbridge, ON
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Residential cleaning services
- Home staging
- Organization/decluttering services
- Fine gardening/curb appeal
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
BGC Kawarthas
Little Britain, ON
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporate age-appropriate activities for pre-school aged children.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
ABA Instructional Therapist
Self-employed
Uxbridge, ON
01.2007 - 07.2016
- Provided Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy to children with ASD
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan
- Reached target goals by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress
- Assessed client interests, skills, and essential needs
- Drafted custom education plans with school team
- Implemented assistive communication devices for non-verbal clients, including iPad with Proloquo2go and Tobii Dynavox
Education
Community And Developmental Service Worker
Trillium College
Oshawa, ON11-2025
Sociology, Women Studies
Trent University
Peterborough, ON01-2006
High School Diploma -
Uxbridge Secondary School
Uxbridge, ON06-2002
Skills
- Excellent communication/active listener
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Empathetic/compassionate
Certification
- WHMIS (online course) 2024
- Ontario Health and Safety (online course) 2024
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (online course) 2024
- Standard First Aid CPR C + AED Blended. Lindsay, ON. 2018
- Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis/ Intensive Behaviour Intervention. BCTS Inc. Whitby, ON. 2008
- Intermediate Curriculum in Applied Behaviour Analysis, BCTS Inc. Whitby, ON. 2008
- Addressing Challenging Behaviours Exhibited by Children with Autism and other Special Needs, BCTS Inc. Whitby, ON. 2008
References
Available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Coach for Mite Boys Baseball, Little Britain, VBBA. 2024
- School council member, Dr. George Hall, P.S. 2022-present
- Just For Girls, parent helper. Little Britain United Church. 2023-present
Timeline
Home Services
I O Solutions Self-employed|
06.2019 - 09.2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
BGC Kawarthas
09.2018 - 06.2019
ABA Instructional Therapist
Self-employed
01.2007 - 07.2016
Community And Developmental Service Worker
Trillium College
Sociology, Women Studies
Trent University
High School Diploma -
Uxbridge Secondary School
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