Minh Ha
Kitchener,ON
Summary
To help facilitate positive change and growth in the lives of youth. Spirited CYW dedicated to serving as advocate and interacting with youth. Bringing 25 years of experience in working with relevant populations such as at-risk or inner-city youth and mentally or behaviorally challenged children. Committed to improving children's schooling through teaching coping skills and other therapeutic interventions and provide academic needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Regional District School Board
09.1996 - Current
- Assists children with creating behavioral change strategies on a 1:1and group basis
- Supports children in appropriate expression of emotions and social skills
- Provides youth with learning opportunities through discussions and daily activities
- Manages daily programs and supported staff volunteers
- Transitions support and planning for to and from home schools.
- Provides Math, English and life skills instruction to grade 9 & 10 students.
- Prepares Behavior Reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of students.
- Intervenes in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Working with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitates groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Special Services at Home Worker
KW Habilitation Services
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Supported for children with autism/Asperger
- Built social skills and life skills.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Special Services at Home Worker
Extended Family
01.1995 - 03.1997
- The same as KW Habilitation Services
Education
Safe Talk Training -
WRDSB
Kitchener, ON01.2016
TIP -
WRDSB
Kitchener, ON01.2016
First Aid, CPR -
WRDSB
Kitchener01.2012
PMAB -
WRDSB
Kitchener01.2012
Child Psychology Certificate -
International Correspondence Schools Canada
Quebec01.1999
Conflict Mediation -
CJI
Kitchener01.1996
Chemical Engineer -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.1994
Skills
- Well organized; follow through to the last detail
- Enthusiastic, resourceful, committed to professional growth
- Confident in speaking to large and small groups
- Group Facilitation
- Natural flair for generating creative, innovative ideas
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Program Development
- Individual Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Youth Mentoring
- Behavior Management
- Life Skills Coaching
- Educational Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies And Activities
- Volleyball & Badminton
- Technology enthusiast
- Outdoor activities
- Fish hobbyist
Volunteer Experience
- Community Justice Initiatives, Conflict Mediator, 04/1996, 1998, Support group facilitator and conflict mediator
- YMCA, in ESL Community, 1996, 1998, Bridging support for ESL Youths and families to community programming
- ACCKWA, Support for LGTBQ Youths, 1996, 1997
- Coaching Badminton 1997 - present
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Regional District School Board
09.1996 - Current
Special Services at Home Worker
KW Habilitation Services
01.1996 - 01.1999
Special Services at Home Worker
Extended Family
01.1995 - 03.1997
Safe Talk Training -
WRDSB
TIP -
WRDSB
First Aid, CPR -
WRDSB
PMAB -
WRDSB
Child Psychology Certificate -
International Correspondence Schools Canada
Conflict Mediation -
CJI
Chemical Engineer -
Mohawk College
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