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Taylor Holtby

Pickering,ON

Summary

A dynamic and compassionate therapeutic recreation professional dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for individuals with varied abilities. Proficient in assessing client needs, establishing meaningful goals, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to personal achievement. Passionate about empowering individuals to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and cultivate a sense of fulfillment through engaging leisure activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Learning Facilitator

YMCA
03.2020 - Current
  • Completes required documentation of children's interactions and growth
  • Maintains healthy, safe, and stimulating environment for children to lea
  • Plans and implements activities that enhance children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab. Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed programs with appropriate modifications based on clients needs, interests and abilities
  • Identified purpose of intervention programs and determined steps necessary to implement program services
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary team on clients' progress and attended weekly team meetings.

Therapeutic Recreation Co-op Student

Nova's Ark Charity
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created and facilitated intentional programming for individuals with diverse abilities
  • Built rapport with clients and modified activities that catered to their needs, interests, and skills
  • Collaborated with team members to create and maintain relevant educational programming that supported clients' goals.

Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor

Kind & Confident Education
04.2022 - Current

Social Service Workers Co-op Student

Scarborough Women's Centre
09.2017 - 04.2018

Kindergarten Assistant

Schoolhouse Playcare
03.2019 - 03.2020

Social Service Worker Co-op Student

CBM Psychological & Counselling Services
01.2017 - 04.2017

Education

Honours Bachelor - Therapeutic Recreation

Seneca College
King City, ON
04.2024

Diploma With Honours - Social Service Worker

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04.2018

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School
Pickering, ON
06.2016

Skills

  • Intake and Assessment
  • Activity Planning
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Documentation skills
  • Collaboration
  • Advocating for others
  • Excellent communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Group Facilitation
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Client Advocacy
  • Adaptive Programming

Certifications

02/2024: 250-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training | KIND Yoga

04/ 2023: Reiki Level Two

03/2022: Standard First Aid and CPR-C

01/ 2020: Reiki Level One

03/ 2019: Day Nursery Infection Prevention & Control Module

Volunteer Experience

Scarborough Women's Centre | Webinar Moderator

04/ 2017 - Current

Scarborough 

  • Sets ground rules and boundaries to promote positive participant interactions
  • Creates a safe space for participants to ask questions and participate
  • Supports facilitator with technical issues to ensure optimal program delivery

Timeline

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab. Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Therapeutic Recreation Co-op Student

Nova's Ark Charity
09.2022 - 12.2022

Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor

Kind & Confident Education
04.2022 - Current

Early Learning Facilitator

YMCA
03.2020 - Current

Kindergarten Assistant

Schoolhouse Playcare
03.2019 - 03.2020

Social Service Workers Co-op Student

Scarborough Women's Centre
09.2017 - 04.2018

Social Service Worker Co-op Student

CBM Psychological & Counselling Services
01.2017 - 04.2017

Honours Bachelor - Therapeutic Recreation

Seneca College

Diploma With Honours - Social Service Worker

Durham College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School

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