Early Childhood Educator in Toronto, Ontario

Stephanie VanArsdale 251-303-... [email protected] Summary A large knowledge of Sign Language and the ability to use it in order to communicate clearly. 5 years of case management assisting people using various nonprofit service programs Over 10 years experience working with special needs children, teens and adults. Possess the ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time while staying productive. Excels in learning new concepts quickly and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Strong desire to grow and learn, with the ability to stay strongly organized. Able to listen to and work well with people of all ages. Strong work ethic to complete the job effectively and efficiently. Work & Volunteer Experience Barista St. Coffee 2016-present (Part time work during my school career) Welcomes customers in a friendly manner and determine their coffee interests and needs. Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, explaining differences in coffee beans and answering questions. Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos. Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies and pastries. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance. Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations. Early Intervention Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast (2014-20...) Complete developmental assessments to children 0-3 years old who have developmental concerns. If the child qualifies as 25% delayed, work with the family to develop a plan that will create strategies and incorporate those strategies into the child’s daily routines. The plan should include the intervention strategies designed to assist the family to achieve desired developmental outcomes and describe the services required to facilitate the child’s progress. Plans are reflective of parental priorities and sensitive to the culture and values of the family. There must be a case management and data entry to keep up with all records and to stay in compliance with the state regulations. Volunteer Coordinator Habitat for Humanity (2014-20...) Managing all elements of volunteering within the organization. Asses an organization’s needs and then meeting those needs through the recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers. Manage volunteers and their relationship with those they come into contact with, including employees and service users of an organization. Monitor, evaluate and accredit volunteers. Respite Care United Cerebral Palsy (2013) Maintain a caseload of clients with special needs and provide optimal assistance in daily living, with tasks like communication skills, appropriate social behavior, feeding, bathing, mobility, dressing, hygienic tasks, toiletry needs, maintaining a medical routine and assistance at Day Programs; while also performing domestic chores, like washing clothes, cleaning the house and cooking meals. Substitute Teacher Mobile County Public School System (2013) Attaining certification of Sub Teaching by providing my educational credentials, passing a training and pre-employment competent test. Fill teacher’s positions daily in teaching all subjects to the whole range of grades (excluding, college). Professional appearance and actions are required in order to guide the children and adolescents into a learning and productive atmosphere. Organization, vigilance and a positive attitude are also very essential in upholding this position. Event Specialist Coordinator United Cerebral Palsy (2012-20...) Organizing a wide range of events to create support for our non-profit. This includes marketing, signage, audiovisual equipment arrangement, printing and security arrangements etc. Besides looking after the planning and financial aspects, the planner comes up with creative ways to promote the products (events) so as to make the attendees feel good about the non-profit. A key role of planners is to ensure donors keep attending in order to provide betters services to individuals with disabilities. Employment Specialist United Cerebral Palsy Supported Employment (2011-20...) Facilitate opportunities of employment to individuals with a spectrum of disabilities in order to create independence and productivity in their life, help the client maintain the job with any support that the client needs. Responsible for educating the community about disabilities and advocating to businesses and managers why the individual would be a positive asset to their team. Camp Counselor United Cerebral Palsy Camp SMILE (Volunteer) Volunteer camp counselor providing the daily requirements (i.e. bathing, feeding, dressing, stretching, and recreation) for special needs children, teens and adult for 4 weeks each summer. Woman’s Caucus (Volunteer) The Women’s Caucus focuses on issues that impact women’s lives politically, economically, and socially. Some of these issues include constitutional equality, reproductive rights, mother/caregiver support, lesbian rights, economic inequality, preventing violence against women, and ending racism. We desire a strong team of both men and women dedicated to discovering positive outcomes regarding these tough issues. Play Therapy Volunteer Penelope House (Volunteer) Provide victims admitted for shelter care a safe place to stay while assessing their life situation and setting goals for the future. The children’s program provides on-site care for in-shelter, school-age children who have witnessed the violence or was victim to the violence. Tutoring, mentoring and recreational activities are coordinated daily to keep children stimulated. Memberships and Accomplishments Founder of Huntingdon’s first environmental/recycling club, Hawks for a Healthier Planet. Social Chairperson of the Huntingdon Psychology Club Member, Huntingdon Women’s Center Member, Huntingdon Scarlet and Gray Marching Band 2007 Huntingdon Home Coming Court 2008 Miss Huntingdon Scholarship Contestant Secretary Treasurer of Mc Gill Toolen High School Friends of Exception Children Club American Red Cross CPR Certified. Education Delgado Community College Sign Language, New Orleans, LA (1 full semester 2016) Special Instruction Webinar/Mentorship- University of West Alabama (May 2015) Bachelors of Art in Psychology- Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL (2007-20...) McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Mobile, AL (2003-20...)