Sabrina Gouthro
Halifax,NS
Summary
Accomplished Childcare Provider with a proven track record at Phoenix Youth Programs, enhancing youth experiences through innovative activity planning and effective supervision. Expert in creating safe, engaging environments, leveraging skills in meal preparation and positive reinforcement to foster social and emotional development. Achieved significant improvements in child outcomes through tailored, age-appropriate activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
11.2015 - Current
- Guiding children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Preparing healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintaining effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Applying positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Facilitating learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Residential Youth Care Worker
Phoenix Youth Programs
05.2007 - 11.2015
- Assisted with youth development and other recreational programs to improve quality of youth experience.
- Recommended activities, equipment and supplies for programs and identified vendors to furnish materials.
- Communicated effectively with youth, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Explained and enforced rules and regulations of Phoenix Youth programs.
- Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for youth of varying ages.
- Created safe, fun environment for youth attending special programs at Phoenix Youth facilities.
- Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for programs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Child And Youth Care
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05.2008
Skills
- Field Trip Planning
- Activity Planning
- Child & Youth Supervision
- Meal Preparation
- Toilet training
- Safety understanding
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
Volunteer Experience
After completion of high school I enrolled in a program called "GAP" which targeted youth directly out of high school to travel to UK and gain experience in volunteer work. I was placed in North Yorkshire in a community called "Botton Village" where I lived and worked directly with adults with special needs.
Certification
Emergency First Aid/CPR C
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
11.2015 - Current
Residential Youth Care Worker
Phoenix Youth Programs
05.2007 - 11.2015
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Child And Youth Care
Mount Saint Vincent University
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