Tracy Bond
Beaverton,ON
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Child and Youth Professional with 20+ years of experience supporting children, youth, and families in educational, community, and clinical settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, behaviour management, and fostering inclusive environments that promote safety, resilience, and student/client engagement. Proven collaborator with teachers, therapists, social workers, and families to implement individualized plans and achieve positive outcomes. Recognized for adaptability, strong communication, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Experienced in providing direct care, facilitating supervised access, coaching staff, and delivering training on restorative and behaviour support strategies. Dedicated to maintaining safe, supportive, and equitable environments through empathy, professionalism, and a trauma-informed approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
09.1998 - Current
- Support students with physical, medical, behavioural, and learning needs in line with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Safety Plans.
- Assist with daily care needs including feeding, toileting, dressing, mobility support, and medication administration.
- Maintain a safe environment by de-escalating behaviours and applying crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
- Create and carry out personalized learning resources and strategies that encouraged inclusion and participation.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, transportation, field trips, and community programs.
- Collaborate with teachers, specialists (psychologists, speech therapists, occupational/physical therapists, social workers), and families to support student growth.
- Record observations, collect data, and contribute to team meetings and case conferences.
- Model and coach staff in behaviour management and inclusive classroom strategies.
- Assist with professional development sessions on restorative approaches, behaviour support, and crisis intervention.
- Built positive relationships with students and promote social skills, resilience, and independence.
- Provide coverage for other staff during breaks or absences to maintain smooth classroom operations.
- Continue professional learning through training, workshops, and in-service development.
- Assisted students with daily activities, fostering independence and confidence.
- Collaborated with educators to support individualized learning plans.
Supervised Access Program
York Region Children's Aid
03.2002 - 12.2014
- Facilitate supervised visits (on-site) in a neutral, supportive environment.
- Facilitate supervised exchanges (off-site transfers of the child between parents or guardians), ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Observe behaviours, interactions, emotional responses, safety issues during visits or exchanges.
- Record factual observations that might be used by other professionals or the court.
- Provide reports or notes as required (e.g. visit exchange logs, incidents).
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Child and Youth Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
03.1998 - 03.2004
- Support high risk adolescents in a group home setting,
- Participated and Implemented parent and Child Cope Program, documentation
- Fostered positive relationships with youth to support emotional and social development.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and goals of children and adolescents.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and evaluate client progress regularly.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promote social skills and emotional regulation.
Education
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Centennial College
Scarborough06-1996
Skills
- Technology & Software Proficiency – experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, Boardmaker, and assistive technology
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability – able to assess challenges quickly and implement effective solutions in diverse environments
- Team Collaboration & Communication – strong record of working with colleagues, supervisors, and community to achieve goals
- Customer Service & Community Support – proven ability to engage respectfully and professionally with the public and clients
- Workplace Safety & Compliance – committed to maintaining safe, organized, and compliant workspaces
- Leadership & Training Support –experience guiding others, coordinating tasks, and supporting skill development on teams
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapted to shifting job site demands and new responsibilities, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime during changing project requirements
- Time Management & Organization: Effectively organized and prioritized multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines, contributing to on-time project completion and improved workflow efficiency
Accomplishments
- YRDSB - ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- YRDSB - 1-day CPI Refresher Course
- YRDSB - S.N.A.P - (Stop now and plan) course
Certification
Geneva Centre for Autism - RBT 40-hr Training Course (2nd Edition)
Timeline
Supervised Access Program
York Region Children's Aid
03.2002 - 12.2014
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
09.1998 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
03.1998 - 03.2004
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Centennial College