Teresa Lorentz
Hamilton,ON
Summary
My name is Teresa Lorentz. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Child and Youth Counsellor position. Ready to help team achieve goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Demazenod Door Outreach
02.2020 - Current
- Volunteer- Demazenod Door Outreach – Team Lead
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Child and Youth Worker/ Behaviour Support Worker
Bartimaeus Inc.
01.2003 - Current
- Working on a contractual basis to provide 1-1 support to clients through various community agencies/hospitals.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
School-based Child and Youth Counsellor
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.1996 - 10.2023
- Provide individual and group programming in order to support the learning of students in the classroom and school environment
- Serve as a support person for the classroom teacher by participating in the implementation and monitoring of student support strategies and programs
- To design and prepare and implement programs as established in consultation with the school team, giving priority to special education needs
- To provide direct support such as behaviour management, supportive counselling, social skill programming to enable students to function in a school setting
- Contact community agencies to gather information regarding services and resources applicable to student and school programming needs. Under the direction of the Principal may make arrangements for guest speakers to support programming needs
- Participated in training as required by the Board
- Maintain appropriate note taking and record keeping, including anecdotal reports and records, completing incident reports as required
- Supervises students as required
- Participated in staff/team meetings as required as well as school/student meetings with teachers, administrators, parents on students' progress and transitioning of students
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Child & Youth Worker Diploma -
Mohawk College
No Degree - Brain Injury Certificate
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2018
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Empathetic Listening
- Cultural Competency
- Active Listening and Non Judgemental approach
- Sensitivity and Understanding
- Behavioral Observation
- Computer and clerical skills
- Multidisciplinary Team member
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved student needs which led to positive social skills/interaction and positive mental health supports
- Supervised student placements through Sheridan College and Mohawk College
- Collaborated with school teams to increase students engagement and meet social/emotional and behavioural needs.
- Best Buddy Co-ordinator
- Team Leader in many capacities
Volunteer Experience
Demazenod Door Outreach, Team Lead
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
Certification
Safe Talk- Suicide Awareness for All- Instructor 2022
Equity&Inclusive Education 2023
Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) 2022
Safe Management 2020
Non Violent Crisis Intervention 2022
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training 2019
Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) 2019
Board Compassionate Care Team 2019
Restorative Practices 2019
Roots of Empathy Instructor
Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) 2023
Best Buddies Coordinator 2018
Gentle Persuasive Approach 2023
First Aid &CPR
Updated Police Check
Section name
I value mental and physical wellness. I recognize and prioritize self care
I enjoy the outdoors and nature walking, hiking and gardening
I attend the gym regularly and play sports
Timeline
Team Lead
Demazenod Door Outreach
02.2020 - Current
Child and Youth Worker/ Behaviour Support Worker
Bartimaeus Inc.
01.2003 - Current
School-based Child and Youth Counsellor
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.1996 - 10.2023
Child & Youth Worker Diploma -
Mohawk College
No Degree - Brain Injury Certificate
McMaster University
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