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Skills
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Creating and facilitating engaging workshops for groups and youth
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Outstanding interpersonal skills, with
an ability to develop strong, professional, meaningful relationships
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Capable of working independently and
as a member of inter-disciplinary teams
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Assisting in resolving youth problems
while ensuring their physical and emotional needs are being met
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Experience with Mental Health and
Crisis intervention support
Certifications
2020
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2016
CPR & First Aid
Movement for Trauma
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention
YogaFit for PTSD & Trauma
Trauma-Informed Practices
De-escalation and Personal Safety
YogaFit Foundations
Prison Yoga Project
Yoga Assisting Intensive
Restorative Practices
Education
Child and Youth Work
Humber College 2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
York University 2011
Professional Career
Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Peel District School Board: 2015–2020
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Supported students with behavioural and developmental needs across Elementary, Highschool and Section 23 schools
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Implemented de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention and suicide intervention
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Created and implemented Positive Behaviour Intervention Plans and Safety Plans
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Communicated progress, concerns and changing needs of students with teachers, administration, and parents
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Developed and facilitated groups and series
Child and Youth Worker
Community Living North Halton: 2015–2016
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Provided respite support to children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Applied Behaviour Analysis to create effective behaviour plans for clients
Case Manager/ Youth Care Worker
Horizons For Youth: 2015–2016​
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Sheltered, guided and transitioned homeless and at-risk youth
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Case management for 20 youth, with detailed support in education, housing, and health
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Collaborated with community mental health programs to support individual needs of clients
Child and Youth Worker
The George Hull Centre: 2014–2015
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Therapeutic residential setting supporting youth with a range of mental health diagnoses
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Engaged youth in life-space counselling and utilized crisis intervention strategies within the residence and in the community
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