Experience

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  Swiss chalet

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2017

  Server
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  Ryerson university

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Graduate teaching assistant

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant for CLD 111 - Curriculum I: Environments and CLD 212 - Curriculum II: Program Planning in the Early Childhood Studies program• Assessed student learning through the evaluation of assignments utilizing rubrics while providing individualized feedback for early childhood curriculum courses.• Supported professor with the implementation of course material, mentoring, and addressing student questions and concerns accordingly.

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  Town centre montessori private schools

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Co-teacher

  • Worked with children and families to identify areas of concern resulting in the development of a personalized resource book to help address the needs of a child who struggling with grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.• Taught the Ontario curriculum using strategies and evaluation measures that promote differentiation and inquiry-based learning reflective of traits in the International Baccalaureate learner profile.• Comprehensive experience with program planning which includes assessment, implementation, and reflection in order to meet the individual and collective needs (physical, social, emotional, mental, academic) of all children in the classroom including children with individualized support plans. Show less

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  Durham district school board

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Occasional teacher
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  Ontario ministry of education

  Jul 2016 - May 2020

  • Managed a caseload of up to 100 licensees for both licensed child care centres and home child care agencies.• Conducted site visits to inspect and assess compliance with legislative requirements and ministry policies.• Analyzed licensing issues, make recommendations for corrective action and best practices to enhance the quality of care.• Built relationships by providing information, guidance, and advice related to licensing requirements and program resources.• Prepared licensing documentation, written communication to agencies, licensees and the public; preparing related reports; maintained and updated records and materials required for licensing files. • Acted as a resource person to public/potential licensees and agencies on licensing requirements, program and information resources. Provided assistance to and responding to enquiries from licensees regarding programming, physical premises and operating practices.• Followed up on complaints and serious occurrences. Show less • Managed a $97,500 Transfer Payment Agreement with Future Aces, a not-for-profit organization that works with children and youth to become responsible and caring citizens in their communities.• Determined funding scenarios for proposed and existing funding programs, determines eligible expenditures, audits expenditure invoices, reviews reports and recommends payment to stakeholders for the Focus on Youth Summer Program ($7.645M across 24 school boards for 2019).• Assisted in the design, development, and implementation of strategic education policies and program initiatives (Provincial Police Protocol, Cellphones in Schools, Exclusions/Modified School Day).• Coordinated the review (203 applications), selection, and distribution of 32 elementary/high school programs to receive government Student Success Leader grants for the 2018-2019 year. Show less • Assessed the impact of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and O. Reg. 135/17 on service delivery/licensing processes in licenced child care centres and home child care agencies.• Conducted research, jurisdictional scans, and analysis work for the purpose of developing internal licensing processes (e.g. complaint intake and follow up process, distribution of licensing decals) that reflect regulatory requirements• Knowledgeable of the development of policy and government decision-making processes• Used interview techniques to intake complaints from the public about licensed child care programs and identify/address immediate health and safety issues which require referral to local Children’s Aid Society.• Developed evidence-based options and recommendations (e.g. policy papers, reports, briefing materials/decision notes) by referring to the regulations, consulting with internal/external stakeholders and other jurisdictions as well as analyzing data trends.• Drafted correspondences and respond to phone inquiries from various audiences such as parents, families, licensees, and community stakeholders in order to inform, clarify, and explain Ministry expectations in relation to policy and program implementation.• Provided recommendations to licensing staff on how to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and data analysis databases such as the Child Care Analytics System (CCAS) to identify trends and disseminate information. Show less

  • Program Advisor, Early Years and Child Care

    Jul 2019 - May 2020

  • Policy and Program Analyst, Indigenous Education and Well-Being

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Policy Advisor, Early Years and Child Care

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Health | santé

  May 2020 - now

  • Lead and coordinate projects/initiatives to conceptualize, plan, develop, and recommend policy, programs, and evaluations, standards, and implementation of frameworks related to the health of Ontarians (re: COVID-19)• Lead project/initiative teams and manage projects/initiatives related to COVID-19 as it relates to school health initiatives. • Provide advice on policy and program issues to senior management and prepare a range of analysis and communications (briefing notes, issue notes, proposals, etc.). • Build and foster critical stakeholder relationships across ministries, local public health units, federal/provincial organizations. Show less

  • Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Policy and Program Advisor

    May 2020 - Apr 2023