services

more about me

summary

passionate and effective child and youth care practitioner-in-training. experience working with youth to explore creativity, and promote overall well-being. developed intuitive and intellectual awareness of young people's needs and wants. always eager to contribute ideas and strategies, especially in teams.

freelance copy editing & ghostwriting

2014 - present

-identified strengths and weaknesses in texts

-corrected errors with examples for

improvement

-communicated ideas in clear but specific language

-completed projects in timely manner

brampton multicultural community centre

summer 2012

-welcomed cleints old and new

-answered questions about services offered

-engaged children in child care centre

-educated the public about the organization

through various outreach initiatives

PLASP after school care pogram - volunteer

2010 - 2011

-supervised children at play

-mediated conflicts between young people

-organized snacks and activities

-maintained positive rapport with clients and staff

skills

-identifying youth strengths and sources of conflict

-working effectively during evening and weekend hours

-communicating ideas clearly on paper and in person

-listening to others both silently and actively

-empathizing with challenges young people face

-speaking up for youth when wanted or needed

-creating positive spaces free of bullying, violence, and oppression

humber college - child and youth care diploma

january 2016 - present

-formed professional and friendly bonds with staff and students

-participated passionately in lectures and discussions

-practised strategies for building relationships in a CYC setting

-examined areas of marginalization and how to facilitate equity

mayfield secondary school - regional arts drama program

2008 - 2012

-delegated roles and responsibilities to colleagues

-reflected on character/personal development

-contributed constructive feedback on peer performance

education

experience

publications

journal

boileau, k., liang, b., vachon, w. & wilton, f.

theatre as equitable education (2016). relational

child and youth care practice. 29(3): 67-80