Tommy Nguyen
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Passionate Instructor Therapist with a background in providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients across various age groups. Strengths include development and implementation of effective therapeutic strategies, tailoring approach to meet unique client needs, and fostering positive, trust-based relationships. Previous work involved impacting lives by improving client communication skills, social interactions, and behavioral responses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Therapist
Adaptive Minds Learning Centre Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario
12.2023 - Current
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
Senior Team Associate
Toro Toro
Mississauga, Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Adjusted duties based on operational demands.
- Updated stock levels to maintain sufficient inventory for weekly operations.
- Responded to phone inquiries regarding seating and menu options.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while addressing diverse customer needs.
- Optimized order accuracy by expediting and correctly bagging meals.
- Ensured accuracy in balancing cashier tills during nightly counts.
Server Assistant/Barback
Earls Bar & Restaurant
Etobicoke, Canada
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Enabled efficient service delivery through supportive engagement with team staff.
- Prepared cocktail mixes and portioned products such as lime wedges to streamline bar operations.
- Responded accurately to questions regarding item specifications due to thorough familiarity with menu.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Sales Associate
Coriningware Corelle & More
Mississauga, Canada
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Informed customers of current company offerings upon entry.
- Executed till operations while maintaining compliance with guidelines.
- Upheld sanitation standards per Covid-19 guidelines in the store.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto Mississauga
10.2023
Skills
- Adaptability
- Efficient collaboration
- Conflict management
- Quick learner
- Functional communication training
- Feeding and toileting assistance
- Applied behavior analysis
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate, 09/01/2019 - 2024
- Smart Serve, 08/01/21
Volunteer Experience
- Our Lady Lavang, Mississauga, ON
- St. Francis Xavier (Choir Pianist), Mississauga, ON
- Vietnamese Association Toronto, North York, ON
References
- Mariam Aziz, Clinical Director, MPEd, R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA: azizmar5936@gmail.com
- Darshel Diaz, Clinical Director: darsheldiaz@gmail.com
- Michael Tracey, Front of House Manger : 647-449-8017
Timeline
Instructor Therapist
Adaptive Minds Learning Centre Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Senior Team Associate
Toro Toro
03.2023 - Current
Server Assistant/Barback
Earls Bar & Restaurant
08.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Coriningware Corelle & More
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Food Handler Certificate, 09/01/2019 - 2024
- Smart Serve, 08/01/21
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto Mississauga
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