Reethika Anton Charles
Toronto
Summary
Passionate Child and Youth Care Practitioner adept at empowering and nurturing the potential of children and youth through collaborative community engagement. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that ignites young individuals' positivity, growth, and resilience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARC Site Coordinator
City Of Toronto
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the after-school program, ensuring the safety, well-being, and engagement of all participants.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate recreational activities and educational programs that promote physical, social, and cognitive development.
- Maintain attendance records, program evaluations, and incident reports to track program effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and guardians, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
- Conduct weekly meetings to discuss staff performance, program goals, progress and any necessary adjustments.
School Readiness Team Leader
East York East Toronto Family Resources
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated to design and execute parent seminars in partnership with various community organizations, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for parental involvement in children's education.
- Developed, planned, assessed, and reported the school readiness program tailored to address the needs of newcomer families and their children aged 4-6 years.
- Provided training and supervision to Program Workers and volunteers in the Ready for School project.
- Assisted in revising written materials, forms, and evaluation materials and carrying out participant evaluations related to the Ready for School Connects project.
Child and Youth Worker
Kinnect Support Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Utilized effective communication and relationship-building techniques to engage children and youth, promoting their active participation in various programs or interventions.
- Taught the residential population life skills and coping mechanisms in one-on-one and group sessions.
- Managed and maintained detailed everyday documentation by diligently filling in charts and logs, ensuring accuracy and completeness in recording vital information.
Practicum Student
Youthlink
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated, led and collaborated in weekly meetings with the client and multi-disciplinary team.
- Delivered therapeutic interventions encompassing academic support, behavioural management (including reminders, redirections, and addressing defiance), and handling mental health and emotional crises while providing trauma-informed treatment-based skills coaching utilizing the DBT and CBT frameworks.
- Collaborated with colleagues/community partners to access other services to meet client needs.
- Reported and documented incidents, services provided, and clients' daily progress inside and outside the residence.
Program Leader
BGC West Scarborough
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created engaging and age-appropriate activities and lesson plans to enrich the after-school program experience for children aged 6-12, fostering educational and recreational growth.
- Provided effective leadership and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, offering guidance and support during activities and homework sessions.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in interacting with parents, guardians, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on children's progress and program activities.
- Worked collaboratively with a team to coordinate and implement various program initiatives, facilitating a positive and inclusive environment for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON04.2025
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2023
Ontario College Diploma - Social Service Worker- Immigrants & Refugee
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's College School
Toronto, ON06.2016
Skills
- Youth Guidance
- Strength-based approach
- Program development and implementation
- Child Development Knowledge
- Trauma-informed care
- Equity Advocacy
Certification
- Certified First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - August 2024
- High Five Certification Principles of Healthy Child Development - August 2023
- Anti-Bullying Alliance - March 2024
- Valid Class G Ontario Driver's License
Timeline
ARC Site Coordinator
City Of Toronto
09.2023 - Current
School Readiness Team Leader
East York East Toronto Family Resources
06.2023 - 08.2023
Child and Youth Worker
Kinnect Support Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
Practicum Student
Youthlink
09.2022 - 04.2023
Program Leader
BGC West Scarborough
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Toronto Metropolitan University
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
Ontario College Diploma - Social Service Worker- Immigrants & Refugee
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's College School
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