Alyssa Gillespie

4 Avondale Dr. Courtice, Ontario | Cell: (289)404-4436 | E-mail: alyssa_lynng@yahoo.ca

Objective

 Looking to obtain a full-time position beginning in May where I am able to utilize and expand on my
current skill set; whilst serving my community to the best of my ability.

Skills and Abilities

 Empathetic and inclusive towards all humans with all abilities

 Hard working, organized and reliable
 Responsible team player
 Able to follow instruction, policies and procedures
 Positive, outgoing, but professional
 Able to problem solve cooperatively

Job Experience

PRYDE Learning Centers lnc. October 2015 - Present

Assistant preschool and school-age ECE teacher
 Taught and assessed children's progress accordingly
 Program activities in relation to children's current interests and school curriculum
 Accompany children out to field trips and special outings
 Form and build on lasting relationships with all children, parents, and staff
 Opened daycare center daily

Walnut St Junior School September 2014 - August 2015

Assistant toddler ECE teacher
 Creating a safe and loving environment for all children to thrive within
 Facilitated circle time and conducted games to regulate children
 Teaching basic skills (sharing, colours, numbers, days of the week, etc.)
 Cooked, served, and regulated meals
 Cleaned and closed daycare center nightly

Placement Experience

Enterphase Child and Family Services. September 2017 – April 2018

Day Treatment staff
 Consistent building on trust and rapport with teens affected by mental health and past trauma
 Support each student on working towards their specific treatment goals and individual education plan
 Developing a positive sense of community where children feel safe to grow both behaviorally and
academically
 Keeping documentation up to date on all students daily

Nova’s Ark May – August 2017

Mentor/ Facilitator
 Be inclusive and accepting of all people and all abilities
 Continuously work on individual education plans for multiple guests
 Advocate for guests within Nova’s Ark, to other workers, and to the community
 Actively participate in team communication, daily activities, and new learning opportunities
 Continuously having open communication and working well with multi-disciplinary team
 Alyssa Gillespie
4 Avondale Dr. Courtice, Ontario | Cell: (289)404-4436 | E-mail: alyssa_lynng@yahoo.ca

Achievements

Honour roll Social Service Worker student Present

Durham College

General Arts and Science, Health January 2015

Durham College

Grade 12 Graduate June 2014

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School

References available upon request