Sitter in Brampton, Ontario

The following is my resume: Melissa Sawh Brampton, Ontario, L6V 4T2 (647)... ______________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS & QUALITIES: •Able to efficiently perform multiple tasks •Competent with time management and prioritization •Capable of proficient organization •Performs well in taking initiative and leadership roles •Maintains professional cordiality •Trustworthy, reliable and flexible when given responsibilities •Utilize genuineness and respect to build relationships with students •Analytical and detail-oriented •Competent with working in a team, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team •Cognizant of various resources and strategies for effective behaviour management EDUCATION York University September 2013 – TBD •Bachelors of Social Work (in progress). Sheridan College September 2009- April 2012 •Child and Youth Worker Diploma WORK EXPERIENCE: Peel District School Board September 2013 – Present Day (Long-Term Teaching Assistant) • Providing one-on-one support and guidance for a few particular students with special or behavioural needs. • Creating and facilitating activities acquired through Board resources to achieve Individualized Education Plan goals. • Utilizing knowledge of various mental health disorders and physical disabilities to enhance the quality of support for each student. • Following instruction from and collaborating with classroom teachers while implementing IEP teaching and assessment strategies. • Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in order to foster overall development with a student. • Efficiently completing necessary data collection and observation notes to document students progression. Alliance Youth Services October 2012 – July 2013 • Assisting with execution of the individualized Plan of Care. • Observing and supporting client needs to ensure social and emotional well-being. • Utilizing strength-based approach, positive rapport and various verbal de-escalation techniques with clients as needed. • Objectively writing various necessary reports while following daily shift plans, company budget protocols, and direction from Program Supervisor. • Ensuring proper safe food handling, safety procedures and cleanliness are met for house clients. • Ensuring daily logs and medication administration forms are completed correctly and promptly. PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE: Elizabeth Fry Society – Marjorie Amos Residence September 2011 – April 2012 • Effectively and collaboratively assisting frontline staff with daily house tasks. • Actively assisting frontline staff with various necessary reports while following ministry guidelines and confidentiality policies. • Observing and implementing effective behaviour management strategies through assessment and goal setting. • Developing and maintaining professional communication with multi-disciplinary team members. • Interacting, building rapport and positive relationships with residents through support and empathy. • Creating life skills resources and activities to promote social and emotional well-being. • Gaining knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Child and Family Services Act. Larkspur Public School September 2010 – April 2011 • Observing, guiding and advocating for children who vary from ages to four to ten with challenges in areas such as mental health, anger, attachment, learning disabilities and self-esteem. • Building positive relationships and encouraging positive behaviour by setting personalized strength-based goals and competency-based planning. • Sufficiently updating and maintaining necessary administrative documents. • Objectively recording daily occurrences and observations within the Responsibility Room and during one-on-one time with specific students. • Facilitating a series of weekly social skills groups, which promoted and encouraged positive social skills in students recommended by the In-School Review Committee. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention. • Valid G license