Overview
Work History
Education
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Research And Publications
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ZALEENA ANN GOBIN

Whitby

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Assistant

PRYDE Learning Centres
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked with infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children
  • Worked with children that were diagnosed and in the processed of being assessed and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
  • Maintained a high-quality environment, assessed, observed, and cared for the individual needs of every child while maintaining professional communication with parents and co-workers
  • Planned and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly programming with accordance with DROC and CCEYA
  • Developed programs that contain stimulating and educational activities
  • Promoted the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being of children in all activities
  • Provided constant supervision and prioritized the safety of children; in compliance with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and HR policies and procedures
  • Maintained and completed the required documentation of children’s developments and interactions
  • Reported and documented any issues are injuries that arose
  • Fostered positive relationships and rapport through effective communication with staff members and parents

Child & Youth Care / Counsellor

Harold F. Loughin Public School
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Worked with children between the ages 4 – 11 who have special needs and behavioural difficulties, i.e
  • Dual diagnosis, developmental disabilities, and mental health issues
  • Worked one on one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Provided clinical service through ABA/IBI therapy
  • Maintain the integrity of treatment model
  • Maintained knowledge of individual client case histories and treatment plans and ensuring implementation of the treatment plans, in keeping with the agency clinical philosophy
  • Assisted at risk children and youth develop life skills, social skills, and/or access to community resources
  • Provided individual care, guidance, and counselling consistent with the needs of an individual or group with mental health issues, behavioural challenges, or addictions
  • Established and maintained therapeutic relationships with child, youth, and their families
  • Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning such as Individualized Support Plans for persons supports
  • Documented and implemented the plan
  • Evaluated the individual needs of children and youth and developed short- and long-term plans to meet such needs, with active participation of the induvial and their personal networks
  • Contributed to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in staff meetings
  • Familiar with Peel District School Board polices & procedures

Volunteer

City Housing Hamilton
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created videos on wellness-related topics for isolated seniors
  • Provide companionship and support
  • Engage in a variety of topics such as: mindfulness, breathing exercises, healthy eating, pet therapy, and other entertaining information for seniors which will encourage them to live a healthier and fulfilling life
  • Attend weekly meetings with other volunteers to reflect on our progress and experience
  • Gained meaningful experience by connecting with isolated seniors and promoting well-being in their community

Education

Child and Youth Care Accelerated Diploma -

Humber College Lakeshore Campus
Etobicoke, ON
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Sociology, Minor in Mental Health, Addiction and Society

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
06.2022

Skills

  • Trauma-informed practices
  • ABA principles
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Collaborative work
  • Problem solving
  • Independent work
  • Self-monitoring
  • Helping others with communication goals
  • Helping others with behavioural goals

Research And Publications

Mental health and displacement: Teaching and learning lesson from land-based assignment, Gobin, Z., Lamarche, L., In preparation, Society & Mental Health

Awards

  • McMaster University Entrance Scholarship, Honour Award Level 2
  • Queen Elizabeth II, Aiming for the Top Scholarship
  • Worker Health & Safety Awareness Certificate
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate
  • Standard First Aid CPR Level 3 Certification

Timeline

Early Childhood Assistant

PRYDE Learning Centres
06.2023 - 07.2024

Child & Youth Care / Counsellor

Harold F. Loughin Public School
01.2023 - 04.2023

Volunteer

City Housing Hamilton
09.2021 - 12.2021

Child and Youth Care Accelerated Diploma -

Humber College Lakeshore Campus

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Sociology, Minor in Mental Health, Addiction and Society

McMaster University

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