Natalie Melick

Experience

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  Municipality of Kincardine

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2013

  -Planned and organized daily events and programs for children ages 4-12-Organized and recorded confidential child records-Communicated with Day Camp Leaders and parents to ensure safety and -Coordinated and directed a group of four Day Camp Leaders and up to 30 children-Held responsibility for the safety and personal care of children -Communicated with other Leaders and Supervisors-Coordinated games and activities while maintaining a safe environment for children-Recorded attendance of children and worked individually with children who have special needs.

  • Kincardine Day Camp Supervisor

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Day Camp Leader

    Apr 2009 - Sept 2013
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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Cyclefit Instructor

  -Designed cycle classes that accommodate to various fitness levels -Promoted Laurier Recreation fitness programs and classes through social media -Monitored class attendance to gage effectiveness of classes

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  Region of Waterloo Library

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Student, Children's Programmer

  -Designed, planned and implemented children's literacy programs at ten rural Region of Waterloo Library branches-Created materials such as visual aids, interactive activities to help maintain and improve children's literacy skills while encouraging creative expression -Selected stories and learning materials appropriate for specific age groups -Collected and distributed donations from local businesses -Collected, updated and analyzed program statistics-Used the 'Every Child Ready to Read' Principles to create effective early literacy and learning environments within ten library branches Show less

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  Western University

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Research Assistant
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  Sound Expression - Speech & Language Services

  Aug 2018 - now

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  I plan and administer assessments and intervention to individuals of all ages in the following communication disorder areas: Articulation / Speech Sound Development, Motor Speech Disorders including Apraxia of Speech (AOS) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Language Development (e.g., speaking and understanding), Reading, Writing & Early Literacy Skills, Auditory Processing Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury including Cognitive-Communication Therapy, Concussion Management and Aphasia Therapy (e.g., following a stroke), Stuttering, Voice Therapy & Resonance Therapy (e.g., cleft lip and palate), Transgender Voice Therapy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Accent Reduction or Modification Therapy, Swallowing Disorders and Tongue Thrust. I strive to make my assessments and intervention unique, functional, and meaningful to each of my clients. Show less