Jenna Nicholson adbnhs@r.postjobfree.com

** ********* ****** – 902-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time position with a dependable organization.

EDUCATION

Advanced Diploma, Behavioral Interventions 2018

Port Hawkesbury NS

NSCC

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies, Psychology Major 2016

Cape Breton University Sydney, NS

Grade 12 Diploma 2011

Sydney Academy Sydney, NS

CERTIFICATES\COURSES

oFirst Aid & CPR

oASIST

oNon-Violent Crisis Intervention

oWHMIS

oOH&S

oSexualized Violence Training

oBreaking the Silence workshop

oInquiring Minds / Mental Health workshop

oPECS training certificate

oYouth in Motion Training

oCan Fit Pro personal training Certificate

oHuman sports and Kinetics

oSports and Nutrition

oFood Handler Certificate

SKILLS

o7 years’ experience working with clients with a variety of disabilities and mental health issues

oExcellent at creating and implementing interventions

oExcellent at creating TEACCH tasks to help benefit clients’ needs

oCan create Social stories/ Autopsies, Power Cards and Comic Strip conversations

oCreated many Award Chart Systems – Reinforcement used

oVery confident with Modeling and Backwards chaining

oExcellent with ABC strategies

o Created ABA projects and Visual supports for clients

oCreated Self-monitoring techniques for students

oGreat at teaching Emotions and Emotion Regulation

oFamiliar with Sensory processing

oASD strategies- Sensory and Emotion

oConfident with single Subject Research Design and Data Collection

oConfident with Behavioral assessments

o Confident with Evidence Based Interventions

oKnowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs

oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills

oStrong organizational skills

oAbility to work with minimal supervision

oQuick learner with an efficient work ethic

SUPPORT WORK

oWorked with children, adolescents and adults with varying intellectual, emotional, developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities

oWorked with Clients with Challenging and Aggressive behaviors

oImplemented interventions with students at Bay View Elementary

oImplemented interventions with adults and adolescents at Haley Street Adult Social Services

oEngage clients in therapeutic activities, including crafts, dancing, singing, bingo and more

oConduct day- to-day activities with clients, including providing companionship and assisting with routines

oAssist clients with creation of craft and souvenir items for sale in Center’s shop (Best of Cape Breton)

oProvided nutrition services to clients

oCared for elders with Health issues example (Alzheimer’s Disease Cancer, Old age)

oAid children and youth to support their unique needs

oDevelop and implement instructional programs for children and youth ages 3-16

oCoordinate special events as well as day-to-day activities

oTeach fitness classes such as: Yoga, Core Strength, TRX, Ab blast, Boot camps, Power Circuit etc.

oPromote a healthy lifestyle

NS

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Worker OCTOBER 2012 – AUGUST 2017

Breton Ability Center (Rehabilitation Centre) Sydney River, NS

Recreation Coordinator and Personal Trainer MAY 2016 – NOVEMBER 2016

RecNAction Bethune, SK

Gymnastics Coach FEBRUARY 2012 – DECEMBER 2015

Cape Breton University Sydney, NS

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Bay View Elementary School – Behavioural Interventions Placement Jan-April 2018

Port Hood NS

Heatherton Group Home – Behavioural Interventions placement Sept-Dec 2017

Heatherton NS

Haley Street Adult Social Services- Behavioral Interventions Placement April-June 2018

North Sydney NS

Breton Ability Centre- Mental Health involvement Oct-2012- August 2016

Sydney River, NS

The Children’s Wish Association – 2013-2018

Miss Universe Canada National Delegate:

Children’s Wish Foundation—Fundraising events – Children’s Wish Princess Tea Party

SOS Children’s Villages—Fundraising events

Operation Smile—Fundraising events

Cape Breton University:

Youth in Motion—Taught physical activities to children, both with and without disabilities

Miss Earth:

Beach and Playground Clean-ups

Promoting environmental awareness

References:

Patricia Gerrior - adbnhs@r.postjobfree.com

902-***-****

Title: Faculty - STR Behavioral Interventions / Psychologist

Sherri Rankin - adbnhs@r.postjobfree.com

902-***-****

Title: Guidance Counselor at Bay View Elementary School - Bay View Elementary Placement Supervisor

Amy Barron adbnhs@r.postjobfree.com

902-***-****

Behavior Support Teacher – Cape Breton Centre for Education

Karen Harriet – adbnhs@r.postjobfree.com

902-***-****

Cape Breton Centre for Education – Teacher Assistant

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