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Robert Forgêt

Summary

Dedicated education professional with 20+ years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in student advocacy, behavior management, and individualized program delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide empathetic guidance, and motivate students towards success. Fluent in French with strong communication and crisis intervention skills. Committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Community Living Trent Highlands
11.2022 - Current
  • Provide compassionate support to clients with daily living activities, encouraging independence and personal growth.
  • Organize and facilitate engaging community outings and activities, enhancing social skills and well-being.
  • Foster positive relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Covid Screener

Caressant Care Nursing Home (McLaughlin)
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted health screenings for all staff and visitors, ensuring compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

Educational Assistant

Trillium Lakelands District School Board
09.1998 - 12.2021
  • Delivered individualized support and life skills instruction to students with exceptionalities from kindergarten to grade 12.
  • Monitored and assessed student behaviours, implementing tailored behavior modification strategies to promote positive outcomes.
  • Led small group sessions to reinforce curriculum concepts, fostering academic growth and confidence.
  • Collaborated with teachers, families, and specialists to develop and execute personalized education plans, improving student engagement and success.
  • Acted as a mediator and advocate, fostering inclusive classroom environments and facilitating effective communication between students and staff.
  • Coached extracurricular sports teams for students outside of the classroom setting.

Night Supervisor/Youth Worker

Chimo Child and Family Services
06.2006 - 09.2012
  • Supervised night operations across three group homes, ensuring safety, routine adherence, and staff coordination.
  • Developed and led recreational programs and life skills training, supporting youth development and resilience.
  • Conducted daily behaviour assessments and adjusted intervention plans collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provided leadership and mentorship to night staff, promoting professional growth and teamwork.

Youth Care Worker

Hawk Homes
06.2004 - 09.2004
  • Conducted behaviour assessments and maintained safety protocols to support at-risk youth in residential settings.
  • Planned and facilitated recreational and educational activities to enhance social and emotional skills.
  • Employed CPI and treatment strategies effectively to manage behavioural crises and ensure a secure environment.

Child and Family Worker

Bridgeway Homes (Childrens’ Aid Society)
09.2001 - 06.2004
  • Built trusting alliances with children and families to support care plans and promote positive family dynamics.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary planning meetings to develop and implement treatment goals.
  • Assisted families in accessing community resources, including schools and social services, empowering long-term stability.

Supply Teacher

PVNCCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Recreation Manager

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Create employee schedules and attend management meetings
  • Oversee budget expenses
  • Provide recreational programming: mountain hikes, children’s program

Education

S-100 Forest Fire Fighter -

Sir Sandford Fleming
Lindsay, ON
04-2004

Correctional Worker/Law and Security -

Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON
04-2001

Travel & Tourism - Accelerated Diploma

Toronto School of Business
Oshawa, ON
04-1996

Skills

  • Student Advising & Support
  • Academic & Personal Success Coaching
  • Behavioural Assessment & Intervention
  • Individualized Learning Support
  • Communication & Relationship Building
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Crisis Prevention & Conflict Resolution
  • Program Development & Facilitation
  • Fluent in French and Basic ASL

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

*WHMIS/GHS training (2025)

*Workplace Violence training (2025)

*Standard First Aid and CPR (current as of 2024)

*Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training (2024)

*Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) Training

*Emergency First Responder (2013)

*Outdoor Education Certificate (2011)

* Autism training courses through the Geneva Centre for Autism

*Abnormal Psychology course Trent University (1997-1998)

*Working knowledge of basic sign language (ASL)

*Fluent in French

*Police Tactics Training

*Aikido and Jujitsu

*Restricted Radio Operator Licence

Interests

Coaching, personal training, hockey, volleyball, swimming, alpine skiing, football, rugby, baseball, water-skiing, golf, tennis, badminton, lacrosse

Timeline

Support Worker

Community Living Trent Highlands
11.2022 - Current

Covid Screener

Caressant Care Nursing Home (McLaughlin)
04.2022 - 08.2022

Night Supervisor/Youth Worker

Chimo Child and Family Services
06.2006 - 09.2012

Youth Care Worker

Hawk Homes
06.2004 - 09.2004

Child and Family Worker

Bridgeway Homes (Childrens’ Aid Society)
09.2001 - 06.2004

Supply Teacher

PVNCCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2000

Educational Assistant

Trillium Lakelands District School Board
09.1998 - 12.2021

Recreation Manager

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
01.1996 - 01.1997

S-100 Forest Fire Fighter -

Sir Sandford Fleming

Correctional Worker/Law and Security -

Cambrian College

Travel & Tourism - Accelerated Diploma

Toronto School of Business

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