OSHRAT ZEMEL
Educator
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of service provider environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections . Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Wellness Coach
Comox Valley Child Development Center
Comox, BC
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Parent coaching to support children's social-emotional development
- Connect families to other resources as needed
- Work as part of a child's team with other service providers
- Provide education to families to increase their knowledge of social-emotional development and secure attachment in individual and workshop setting.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Therapy Assistant
Comox Valley Child Development Center
Comox, BC
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Through coaching and a TouchPoints lens, support families with diverse backgrounds (e.Trauma, culture, socioeconomic) and develop skills and strategies to help their children regulate and develop skills
- Perform intensive therapeutic interventions in group settings and one on 1 using an approved rehabilitative treatment program for families and children who have challenges that significantly impact their ability to participate in everyday activities.
- Supported organization with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls and emails.
Preschool Coordinator
Reach Child & Youth Developmental Society
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Hire, supervise, train and mentor Early Childhood staff, support workers, casual staff and volunteers to ensure the overall success of two preschools
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop individual child and family plans and assure plans are implemented for children diagnosed with ASD, suspected of having ASD or other significant behavior
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain all records, forms, policies and procedures and ensure programs adhere to all government and licensing standards
- Annual performance evaluations to improve service and increase skills
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
Pace Coach
Reach Child and Youth Developmental Society
Delta, BC
10.2015 - 10.2017
- PACE Coaching aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based parent coaching intervention for children aged 15 to 30 months who are at risk of or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the C-ESDM Model
- Debrief with parents regarding activities, strategies, and the child's goals that occurred between sessions
- Observe parent-child play or caregiving activities and provide coaching
Behavior Interventionist
Reach Child & Youth Developmental Society
Delta, BC
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Implement ABA-based intervention with children diagnosed with Autism ages 3-6
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies..
Assistant Office Manger
Sani service
Burnaby, BC
09.2007 - 03.2011
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Center
Vancouver, BC
01.2002 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented curriculum as per age requirement
- Ensure compliances with curriculum guidelines for early childhood teaching plans
- Work closely with families to ensure that concerns are addressed
Education
Motivational Interviewing -
Motivational Interviewing
08.2021 - 08.2021
BA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC 09.2019 - Current
Certificate - Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC 01.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Douglas College
09.2015 - 06.2016
Autism Navigator Training - Autism And Behavioural Sciences
Autism Navigator, LLC
Vancouver, BC 04.2020 - 08.2020
Brain Story CertificateAlberta Family Wellness Initiative - Child's Brain Health
Alberta Family Wellness
Alberta 09.2020 - 01.2021
PACE Coaching Program -
Ubc
Vancouver, BC 10.2015 - 10.2017
Circle of Security
Circle of Security
09.2021 - 09.2021
Skills
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Planning and Coordination
Social skill development
Cultural Awareness
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Training and Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Self-Motivated
Accurate payment posting
Budgeting
Office administration
Supervising staff
Office management
Excellent multi-tasking ability
Timeline
Circle of Security
Circle of Security
09.2021 - 09.2021
Motivational Interviewing -
Motivational Interviewing
08.2021 - 08.2021
Child Wellness Coach
Comox Valley Child Development Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Brain Story CertificateAlberta Family Wellness Initiative - Child's Brain Health
Alberta Family Wellness
09.2020 - 01.2021
Autism Navigator Training - Autism And Behavioural Sciences
Autism Navigator, LLC
04.2020 - 08.2020
BA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Capilano University
09.2019 - Current
Therapy Assistant
Comox Valley Child Development Center
10.2018 - 07.2021
Certificate - Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism
Douglas College
01.2016 - 01.2017
Pace Coach
Reach Child and Youth Developmental Society
10.2015 - 10.2017
PACE Coaching Program -
Ubc
10.2015 - 10.2017
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Douglas College
09.2015 - 06.2016
Preschool Coordinator
Reach Child & Youth Developmental Society
06.2015 - 08.2018
Behavior Interventionist
Reach Child & Youth Developmental Society
08.2012 - 06.2015
Assistant Office Manger
Sani service
09.2007 - 03.2011
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Center
01.2002 - 06.2007