ANDREA MICHELLE YORK
* **** *****, ******, **, L*N 9K3
Phone 705-***-****; alternate number 705-***-****
EDUCATION
Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate
Seneca College
(second placement outstanding)
Bachelor of Applied Science, Food and Nutrition
2003 - 2007
Ryerson University
. Golden Key Academic Award, Ryerson University
Bachelor of Science, Honours Psychology Degree
1995-1999
McMaster University
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Promotions Manager, Bartender
2001 - 2005
Milwaukee's Bar and Grill, Toronto, Ontario
. Coordinated promotional events and contests for clientele and staff
. Developed excellent customer service and interpersonal skills while
working in a high volume atmosphere (500 person capacity)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Educational Assistant
September 2013-2014
Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Muskoka, Ontario
. Assist classroom teachers, Elementary and High School, with daily
teaching lessons
. Responsible for transitioning special needs individuals into
classroom settings
. Provide support for skill development to individuals, in both
Elementary and High School settings
Instructor Therapist
September 2009- 2014
HandsTheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, Bracebridge, Ontario
. Practice Intensive Behavioural Intervention principles with clients
in the program on the autism spectrum disorder scale
. Support children in the program, and school board staff, with the
transition from IBI to elementary school
. Apply teaching skills specific to each child in the program to
provide a framework for ongoing skill development
Menu Clerk
2006 - 2007
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
. Proficiently update CBORD with patients diets and menu selections
. Print and verify patient meal tickets for breakfast, lunch and dinner
. Ensure a high volume of patients receive the correct meal, in a
timely manner
. Support DA's with the daily procedures for non-patient food service
programs; (Detoxification Center, Youthdale and Mid-Toronto Meals on
Wheels)
. Assist DA's with outpatient purchase orders
. Adapt to the new dynamics of CBORD's hospital-wide interface with a
new Management Information System
Dietitian Assistant
2004 - 2005
The Lifestyle Metabolism Center, Toronto, Ontario
. Researched and designed educational handouts on Diabetic Supplies
information and Essential Fatty Acids for patients use
. Completed diet analyses using FoodSmart software
. Assisted in screening patients for clinical trials
. Worked closely with a Dietitian and observed many one-on-one
counseling sessions for both weight loss and newly diagnosed cases of
Type II diabetes
Independent Research Project Assistant
2003
FoodShare Inc., Toronto, Ontario
. Collaboratively developed a scrapbook for use by FoodShare Inc. to
educate high school students on obesity related issues
Supply Teacher 2002 -
2003
Durham District School Board, Durham Region, Ontario
. Facilitated curriculum to kindergarten through grade eight classes in
various schools within the Durham region
Cooperative Education Student, Volunteer 1994-
1995
Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, Whitby, Ontario
. Developed knowledge of terminology regarding mental health concepts
while working closely with both patients and nursing staff on
hospital grounds
. Developed a great rapport with patients while assisting them with
daily activities
AWARDS and CERTIFICATIONS
. First Aid and CPR training (Action First Aid, September 2013)
. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
. Ontario Pride, Pre-Service Training for Resource Parents
Certification (Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka)
. Golden Key Academic Award, Ryerson University
. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)