Marcia CHILD & YOUTH WORKER Empathetic professional with experience providing excellent care to children and youth in a variety of settings. Demonstrated success developing age-appropriate activities, caring for children with special emotional needs, and communicating effectively with children, parents, and co-workers. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environments. Consistently driven to go above and beyond expectations. AREAS OF STRENGTH  Planning & Organizing Activities  Communication  Group Facilitation  Children with Special Needs  First Aid/CPR Certified  Coordinated Treatment Interventions  Safety Compliance  Life Skills Programs  Structured Environments PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CITY OF TORONTO, TORONTO, ON 2013 – PRESENT CAMP COUNSELOR & A. I. M.  Develop and facilitate programs and workshops to teach children valuable life skills.  Organize and supervise physical recreation activities for youth.  Continually ensure the safety of all children by providing a safe environment and activities. HUMBER STUDENT FEDERATION, TORONTO, ON 2012 – 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBER  Serve as an ambassador for the organization within the Humber and Guelph-Humber community.  Participate in the annual strategic planning process to set organizational priorities and goals.  Safeguard and promote the welfare and interests of students including intellectual, cultural, social, and recreational, while also monitoring the performance of the organization related to its mission, vision, and values.  Mentor students, providing encouragement and information regarding academic and personal services on campus, and facilitating bi-weekly meetings for all mentees. SPARTAN GYMNASTICS, TORONTO, ON 2012 – 2013 COACH  Consistently created a safe and encouraging environment to help all athletes reach their fullest potential.  Worked with athletes of various ages and abilities, promoting self-esteem and good sports conduct.  Identified strengths and weaknesses and developed strategies to maximize athletic development. SELF-EMPLOYED, TORONTO, ON 2003 – PRESENT CHILD CARE WORKER  Provide a safe and supportive environment for children of all ages while organizing activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children in my care.  Maintain the highest level of safety standards to ensure that children come to no physical or emotional harm.  Communicate effectively with parents and other caregivers regarding children’s behaviors, health concerns, social activities, and scheduling. INTERNSHIPS . HINKS DELLCREST CENTER, TORONTO, ON 2014 CHILD & YOUTH WORKER INTERN  Support youth one-on-one and in a group setting, facilitating check-ins and group meetings.  Develop programs to help foster growth and development.  Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and professional manner.  Review and present plan of care. LAMP, TORONTO, ON 2013 CHILD & YOUTH WORKER INTERN  Develop and facilitate program designed to increase youth understanding of how learning occurs and how to create healthy lifestyle habits.  Increase self-esteem and self-confidence of youth through organized physical and recreational activities. HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, TORONTO, ON 2012 CHILD & YOUTH WORKER INTERN  Provided care and supervision for children with unique emotional needs.  Organized and facilitated activities based on weekly themes, as well as instructing children on personal hygiene and social development skills. EDUCATION & TRAINING Children Studies, York University, Toronto, ON (BA, in progress) Child & Youth Worker, Humber College, Toronto, ON (Advance Diploma, 2014) Child Care Assistant, Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON (2006) Professional Development: UMAB Training, S. A. I. N. Training, Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, Anti-Oppression, Certificate of Completion for Therapeutic Alliance & Adventure Facilitation, ASIST Training

I have worked with up to three kids. I also nanny share. I took my kids to planned activities and as well as planned activities for them. I made them breakfast, lunch and prepared snack for them. Sometimes I gave them a bath and put them to bed whenever I would work overnights or late on evenings.

A graduated from the Child and Youth Worker program at Humber College.