Cassandra Knight

Dedicated child and youth care professional with extensive experience and community-based programming, behavior, management and crisis de-escalation. Proven ability to foster positive therapeutic relationships with youth aged 4 to 16, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Skilled in orchestrating recreational activities, facilitating social-emotional development, and implementing strength-based practices.

Eager to leverage comprehensive support and guided skills to contribute to the well-being of vulnerable youth in Toronto.

CYC Intern - Boys and Girls Club - Toronto, ON

(2026)

• Provided support to children and youth, aged 4 to 16, within community base programming.
• Employed effective behavior, management and crisis de-escalation strategies
• Facilitated structured routines and emotional regulation techniques for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Orchestrated recreational and social skill building activities to foster development
• Cultivated positive therapeutic alliances, with children and youth by implementing strength-based practices.

Lunchroom Supervisor (Pandemic) - TDSB - Toronto, ON

(2020 - 2020)

• Overall, and insured the safety of large groups of children during school hours.
• Enforced, daily routines, established expectations, and upheld safety procedures
• Documented and reported significant incidents and concerns to school administration.

Child Care Provider - Private Service - Toronto, ON

(2013)

• Delivered in-home childcare services supporting children's daily routines and
• Assisted with meal preparation and managed school pick up and schedules, and after-school care, along with homework
• Maintained a secure, safe, and nurturing home environment for the children

Early Childhood Educator - Kidz360 - Toronto, ON

(2013 - 2015)

• Supported children in an after-school program through recreational, fitness, and social development activities.
• Supervised and engaged children during after-school programming, including dance, fitness, camps, and special events.
• Assisted with planning and facilitating activities that promoted teamwork, confidence, physical activity, and social interaction.
• Escorted children safely from school pickup locations to the program center and maintained a supportive environment.
• Encouraged positive behaviour, inclusion, and social-emotional growth among children in a group setting.

Junior Sous Chef - BYBLOS - Toronto, ON

(2022 - 2026)

• Managing directed kitchen staff in high-volume culinary
• Developed refined leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills through daily operations
• Trained new staff
• Assisted with the line when needed

Diploma - Child and Youth Worker - Humber Polytechnic (2026)

Degree - Culinary Arts - George Brown (2010)