Alexis De Laurier

Dedicated Child and Youth Worker and Educational Assistant seeking a challenging position within the educational sector where I can support children and youth in their personal, social, emotional, and academic development while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. With an Honors Diploma in Child and Youth Work from Humber College and over 12 years of experience in a variety of Child and Youth Worker roles, confident in the ability to make a meaningful contribution. Throughout career, worked in challenging and diverse settings, including an emergency youth shelter, a child and adolescent hospital unit, and educational environments supporting students with a wide range of mental health, behavioural, and developmental needs.

Behavioral Educational Assistant - Peel District School Board - Mississauga, ON

(2022-09 - 2025-08)

• Provided guidance and support to students experiencing personal, academic, social, and behavioral challenges.
• Promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the school community.
• Facilitated learning around healthy relationships, consent, empathy, and conflict resolution.
• Applied restorative justice practices to help students resolve conflicts effectively.

Educational Assistant - Peel District School Board - Mississauga, ON

(2021-02 - 2021-06)

École Secondaire Cochrane High School

• Participated in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to assess student progress and identify strategies to support learning goals.
• Fostered an environment that promoted students' educational achievement, emotional well-being, and stability.
• Developed positive and supportive relationships with students to encourage engagement and success.

Educational Assistant - Peel District School Board - Mississauga, ON

(2019-11 - 2021-01)

Iroquois Falls Public School

• Assisted students with classroom activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Supported students with exceptionalities, including physical, developmental, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Monitored student progress and communicated observations to classroom teachers.
• Implemented behavior modification, personal development, and therapeutic programs.

Early Childhood Assistant - Shining Faces Childcare and Learning Centre - Bradford, ON

(2015-04 - 2018-09)

• Provided one-on-one support to children in learning, play, and social development activities.
• Assisted in planning and implementing educational programs and activities.
• Helped create a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Switchboard Operator / Administrative Assistant - Sears Canada - Toronto, ON

(2005-04 - 2014-02)

• Answered and directed telephone inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Administered cash office procedures, including balancing cash and preparing monthly reconciliations.

Placement Student / Volunteer / Relief Staff - Our Place Peel - Mississauga, ON

(2011-09 - 2012-06)

• Supported youth clients through intake, registration, monitoring, and ongoing assessment.
• Applied crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques when required.
• Built supportive relationships with youth and identified opportunities for guidance and assistance.

Placement Student - Humber River Regional Hospital - Toronto, ON

(2012-05 - 2012-08)

• Developed therapeutic programming for youth experiencing mental health challenges.
• Maintained daily documentation regarding patient progress and development.
• Provided counselling support, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention as required.

Placement Student - John G. Althouse Middle School - Toronto, ON

(2010-09 - 2010-12)

• Assisted the Guidance Counsellor with administrative tasks and student support initiatives.
• Provided one-on-one support and counselling to students when required.
• Supported students with learning disabilities through individualized programming.

Placement Student - Gerard Kennedy, MPP Constituency Office - Toronto, ON

(2004-09 - 2005-01)

• Assisted constituents and supported office operations through reception and administrative duties.

Child and Youth Worker Diploma - Child and Youth Work - Humber College (2009-09 - 2012-06)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School (2000-09 - 2004-06)