Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Halifax Regional Centre for Education - Halifax, NS
(2019-10)
- Supported students with behavioural, emotional, developmental, and mental health needs through individualized assessment and tailored support planning.
- Collaborated with families, educators, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate student-centred services and promote positive outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic and skills-based group programs including social and emotional learning and life skills.
- Mentored new staff and student placements while supporting quality assurance and best practices in service delivery.
- Developed inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive programs that created safe, supportive spaces for students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioural, mental health and social-emotional needs.
- Designed, implemented and evaluated programs from needs assessment through budget management, resource coordination, delivery, and evaluation.
Community Outreach Worker - Halifax Regional Centre for Education - Halifax, NS
(2022-10 - 2023-12)
- Developed and implemented family engagement plans to support student success and address attendance, academic, and social-emotional needs.
- Collaborated with families, educators, mental health professionals, and community partners to coordinate services and facilitate case conferences.
- Facilitated evidence-informed mental health and wellness initiatives by co-leading a jack.org chapter, securing grant funding, and coordinating student yoga programming.
- Built community partnerships by securing donations and organizing seasonal support initiatives, including establishing a school food pantry to improve access to essentials.
- Maintained accurate documentation, progress reporting, and grant applications while supporting program planning and evaluation.
Educational Assistant / Resource Facilitator - Waterloo Region & Peel District School Boards
(2012-01 - 2019-12)
- Supported students with complex behavioural, developmental, medical and learning needs through individualized education plans, behavioural strategies and safety plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and cross-sector professionals to implement and monitor plans.
- Documented observations and adapted strategies based on evolving needs.
