Rochelle Christie
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Experienced in youth development, successfully working with at-risk youth to improve behavior and achieve positive outcomes. Support has led to students transitioning to other educational programs or entering the workforce, achieving success in their endeavors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional CYW/EA
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2007 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with educators to share pertinent information.
- Coordinated initiatives to support emotional and social development in vulnerable youth.
- Aid in coordinating recreation and skill-building exercises, living skills, team activities and situational counselling.
- Connected individuals with relevant community support.
- Maintain confidentiality through stringent handling of information and data.
- Utilized job-specific software to draft correspondence, case notes, and technical reports.
- Collaborated with community resources to involve youth in pro-social activities.
- Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics as well as other Board practices.
Union Representative
Education Assistants Association
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of Education Assistants and Child Youth Workers.
- Interpreted contractual agreements for Union Members.
- Mediated discussions.
- Helped develop strategies for negotiating.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our profession.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals and deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to professional development opportunities and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
11.2001 - 01.2007
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Maintained a safe environment by observing student activities and managing potential risks.
- Worked alongside professionals to create effective action plans for at-risk students.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supported execution of tailored IEPs under guidance of educators and school leadership.
- Fostered an atmosphere conducive to focused, inclusive, and supportive learning.
Education
Some Courses (No Degree) -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ONNo Degree - Child And Youth Care
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ONGraduated Diploma - Educational Support Program
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON05.2001
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Evaluation and Assessment Knowledge
- Strong Sense of Responsibility
- Attentive Listener
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Mental Health Support
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Team Oriented
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Occasional CYW/EA
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Union Representative
Education Assistants Association
07.2019 - 06.2022
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2007 - 06.2023
Education Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
11.2001 - 01.2007
Some Courses (No Degree) -
University of Waterloo
No Degree - Child And Youth Care
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Graduated Diploma - Educational Support Program
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth St HilaireElizabeth St Hilaire
Long Term Occasional Grade 5/6 at Mary Johnston Public School - Waterloo Region District School BoardLong Term Occasional Grade 5/6 at Mary Johnston Public School - Waterloo Region District School Board
Heather GibbonsHeather Gibbons
Child and youth worker at Waterloo Region District School BoardChild and youth worker at Waterloo Region District School Board
Danielle CoulasDanielle Coulas
0.97 Grade 7/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher at Waterloo Region District School Board0.97 Grade 7/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher at Waterloo Region District School Board
Tracy UrquhartTracy Urquhart
Department Head at Plastics Division of Velcro Canada Inc.Department Head at Plastics Division of Velcro Canada Inc.
Vishnudharsan RajamaniVishnudharsan Rajamani
Electrical Assembler at Dean Group, ATS AutomationElectrical Assembler at Dean Group, ATS Automation