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Education
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Shameca Sajeeswaran

Toronto,Canada

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Coordinator

Moorelands Kids
09.2023 - Current
  • Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement educational and skill-building activities, including sports, crafts, workshops, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and leadership retreats
  • Created a welcoming, safe, and structured environment for youth age 6-18, promoting positive interactions and engagement
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to support youth experiencing challenges
  • Supervised, supported, and evaluated program leaders and volunteers, fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Maintained professional relationships with community partners, parents, and external organizations to ensure holistic support
  • Managed budgets for program supplies, food, and trips while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures

Program Facilitator

Muslim's Children Aid Supports & Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed and facilitated a therapeutic creative arts-based after-school program for youth aged 3-18, incorporating principles of CBT to promote emotional regulation and personal growth
  • Actively collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to support program registration, needs assessment, design, logistics, and promotion
  • Planned, organized, and led weekly lesson plans and therapeutic activities focused on empowering youth to develop new skills, build connections, and engage in a safe and inclusive space

Program Facilitator

SCHC EarlyON Family & Children Centre
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Engaged with young people and parents/caregivers through meaningful conversation and one-on-one interactions to promote well-being
  • Facilitated early learning activities with an emphasis on child development and emotional support
  • Identified and responded to families' diverse needs, connecting them to appropriate resources when necessary

Education

Child & Youth Care -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
12-2023

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of adolescent mental health and behavior intervention strategies
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to support youth
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles
  • Non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
  • Program development and facilitation
  • Building and maintaining relationships with youth, families, and community partners
  • Ability to create and execute youth-focused developmental, preventative, and therapeutic strategies
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook)

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification, Canadian Red Cross
  • High Five Certification, Parks and Recreation Ontario
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification, Moorelands Kids
  • LEAD Mental Health Certification, Let's Empower, Advocate and Do, Inc.

Timeline

Site Coordinator

Moorelands Kids
09.2023 - Current

Program Facilitator

Muslim's Children Aid Supports & Services
09.2022 - 04.2023

Program Facilitator

SCHC EarlyON Family & Children Centre
05.2022 - 08.2022

Child & Youth Care -

Toronto Metropolitan University

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