Wendy Burton-Nicholson
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
For the past five years, I have been dedicated to providing encouragement and care to children. Highly motivated and have strong verbal communication skills, allowing me to effectively communicate with children and adults alike. Proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict management, and passionate about helping children reach their full potential. Adept at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
10.2022 - Current
- Led over eight children in creative, athletic, and educational activities to boost learning while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
04.2022 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects
- Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
DR F J Macdonald Catholic school
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Working with special needs children
- Assisted in answering students' questions to help teacher maintain flow of lesson
- Assisted in maintaining environment conducive to maintaining discipline through positive reinforcement
- Used critical thinking to identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems
- Second -Year Student who has demonstrated excellence in their field placement
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2023
Skills
- Individual Student Assistance
- Excellent verbal and written
- Caring and Responsible
- Communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Active listening
- Special Needs Childcare
- Cultural Sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Community Award of Excellence
Dean's List, [First year, 2021 and Second Year, 2022] - Professional development completed in Training on Human Trafficking for Professionals Algonquin College - January 2022
- Professional development completed in Training on Brain Story Algonquin College - April 2022 -May 2022
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
10.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
04.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
DR F J Macdonald Catholic school
09.2021 - 04.2022
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
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