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Michelle Asiamah

Toronto,,Ontario

Summary

Committed to ensuring that the well-being of children is contributed to and that positive experiences for children are provided. Highly passionate and driven individual with over 5 years of social service work related experience. Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly and make personalized connections with children and parents. Takes initiative in all environments to ensure that tasks are prioritized and deadlines are met. Very solution-focused and open to accepting and applying constructive feedback.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Impact Childcare Centre
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporate age-appropriate activities for pre-school aged children.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards.
  • Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.

Afterschool Program Children's Leader

BGC West Scarborough
Scarborough, ON
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Formulated and facilitated programs for children.
  • Ensured program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with learning values.
  • Encouraged children throughout various activities and games while contributing to their growth and development.
  • Created opportunities for positive growth and development in children.
  • Implemented and delivered programming for groups of children ages 4 to 13.

Project Assistant

Milestone Churches
Ajax, ON
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Met schedule and deadlines by ensuring that work was completed efficiently.
  • Coordinated with Project Manager to understand project needs and provide needed support to meet targets.
  • Assisted with project budget development and organized financial documents.
  • Utilized Grant Advance Solutions software system to support various projects that needed funding for youth programming.
  • Researched and formulated documents that provided the necessary information in order to facilitate effective programs for youth.

Afterschool Program Children’s Leader

BGC St. Alban’s Club
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Formulated and facilitated programs for children.
  • Ensured program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with learning values.
  • Encouraged children throughout various activities and games while contributing to their growth and development.
  • Created opportunities for positive growth and development in children.
  • Implemented and delivered programming for groups of children ages 4 to 13.

Camp Counselor

Albion Boys and Girls Club
Toronto, ON
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Delivered set curriculum to team of campers to promote engaging and fun atmosphere.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Social Service Worker

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Program Planning
  • Active Listening
  • Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation
  • Self-Care and Trauma Informed Practice
  • Conscious and Diligent
  • Supervision and Leadership

Certification

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C, Toronto, ON
HIGH FIVE, Toronto, ON

  • Obtained Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C Certification on February 5th, 2022 in Toronto, ON.
  • Obtained HIGH FIVE Certification on October 17th, 2021 in Toronto, ON.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Impact Childcare Centre
09.2023 - Current

Afterschool Program Children's Leader

BGC West Scarborough
09.2022 - 02.2023

Project Assistant

Milestone Churches
05.2022 - 08.2022

Afterschool Program Children’s Leader

BGC St. Alban’s Club
06.2021 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor

Albion Boys and Girls Club
07.2017 - 07.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Social Service Worker

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Michelle Asiamah