Jennifer D

Behavioural Psychology student with extensive experience supporting children, parents, families, and individuals in residential, childcare, education, and community-based environments. Strong in behaviour observation, documentation, safety awareness, communication, conflict resolution, and individualized support.

Security Supervisor / Transitional House Worker - Maison Decision House - Ottawa, ON

(2024-06 - 2025-06)

• Supported clients in a transitional residential environment while maintaining a safe, respectful setting.
• Completed safety rounds and counts; documented incidents, rounds, and shift activity.
• Communicated with supervisors, on-call, NMC, and ROPE.
• Observed and documented client behaviour and significant changes; itemized client belongings.

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - CPVCSAP: Vanier Co-operative Childcare Centre - Ottawa, ON

(2023-09 - 2024-09)

• Planned and implemented activities for multiple age groups.
• Maintained flexibility and adaptability in various environments.
• Communicated effectively with team members and parents.
• Completed daily documentation and maintained accurate records.

Primary Care Counsellor - St. Mary’s Home - Ottawa, ON

(2021-01 - 2023-06)

• Provided overnight residential support for parents in a supportive living environment.
• Promoted positive parent-infant interactions and supported direct baby care skills.
• Encouraged positive routines, conflict resolution, and meal preparation.
• Completed required documentation and followed shift-change protocols.

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - Ottawa Carleton District School Board - Ottawa, ON

(2022-01 - 2023-06)

• Supervised large groups of children and collaborated for optimal outcomes.
• Created activities based on children’s interests.
• Recorded observations for report cards and communicated with parents.

Early Childhood Educator - Les p'tits coeurs de Lorraine - Gatineau, QC

(2019-10 - 2021-10)

• Planned and implemented curriculum and bilingual (French and English) lessons.
• Observed development and communicated with parents and behaviour therapists.
• Advocated for children’s needs and supported them in reaching milestones.

Real Property Assistant - House of Commons - Ottawa, ON

(2018-07 - 2019-04)

• Performed administrative duties and maintained accurate records.
• Supervised workers while they completed assigned tasks.

Head Teacher - Glebe Reggio Center - Ottawa, ON

(2018-03 - 2018-06)

• Supervised a group of 16 children.
• Planned community outings and documented curriculum for the group.

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - YMCA Ottawa - Ottawa, ON

(2013-09 - 2017-12)

• Served as Designate in Charge and supported day-to-day program operations.
• Participated in committees to enhance productivity.
• Organized community field trips based on child interests.

Bachelor’s - Behavioural Psychology - Seneca College (2023-01)

AEC / DEP - Early Childhood Education - Algonquin College (2009-09 - 2012-06)