Rachel Guerin

Experience

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  Municipality of Chatham-Kent

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Area Coordinator

  From May to August, I worked as an Area Coordinator for the Recreation department at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. In this role I directed, administered and evaluated the activities of summer programs; provided support, supervised and evaluated approximately 25 staff in my area; collaborated with and provided support to other Area Coordinators; planned and organized special events such as the CK Youth Festival and Summer Camp Carnival; and oversaw and controlled my budget, staff scheduling, site visits, and ordering supplies.From September to December, I continued with the Recreation department and provided soccer programs to children between the ages of three to ten where I taught them the rules to the game, developed their skills and built teamwork. Show less

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  City Of Guelph

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Youth Program Coordinator

  As Youth Program Coordinator, I took the lead role in the development and implementation of youth activities and events; liaised with Neighbourhood Groups, Community Centres and City Youth Services staff regarding activities, drop in programs and events; developed and promoted youth-related information through social media; created and managed the Youth Services website; and provided on-site supervision and leadership to Guelph Youth Council.I also was responsible for developing the 2013-2018 Youth Strategy for the City of Guelph through consultations with local youth, community members and City staff which consisted of in-depth research of youth engagement best practices, developing and distributing the Guelph Youth Survey, developing and facilitating youth focus groups, consultations with City staff and youth service providers, analyzing data from over 700 youth, and chairing the Youth Strategy Steering Committee. This led to the development of over 30 recommendations relating to youth for the City of Guelph. Show less

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  Wyndham House Resource Centre

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Recreation Programmer

  I was a Recreation Programmer for the program, STEPS (Support Through Engagement and Participation in Sports), which was supported by Wyndham House Resource Centre. I was responsible for the delivery of recreation programs and activities to youth that were at risk; provided opportunities and engaged marginalized youth in STEPS programs; encouraged and promoted a healthy lifestyle; advertised programs and leadership opportunities to all youth in the community; evaluated the effectiveness of programs and identified areas of improvement; and provided support to youth that are at risk. Show less

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  Pitman Training Group Ltd.

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  Social Media and Marketing Officer

  My role as the Social Media and Marketing Officer is to follow the Head Office Monthly Marketing Plan. The plan incorporates a range of marketing and social marketing activities to promote Pitman Training Bishops Stortford by replicating Head Office campaigns on a local basis, managing and updating the Bishops Stortford website page, creating and managing social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, supporting the Sales person with marketing activities, and looking at further ways to promote Pitman Training. Show less

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  Lordship Lane Primary School

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Staff

  Employed working with children on a 1-1 basis who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically working with a child with Down syndrome and a child with Autism ages four and five. I developed a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and skills and developed an understanding of the specific needs of the children being supported. I aided the children to learn as effectively as possible both individually and in group situations, inside and outside the classroom. I helped to establish acceptance and inclusion within the classroom and ensured the child’s safety and promoted self-esteem and independence. Show less

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  Woodlane High School

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Special Needs Teaching Assistant

  In my most recent position, I worked with children, ages 12 to 16, with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) where I supported and employed implementation strategies to manage behaviour, encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning and promoted their development of self-esteem. I reported the progress of students’ target achievements and dealt with any disruptions in or out of the classroom. I provided appropriate support for learning activities and tasks and supported students in developing appropriate relationships. I also recognized signs of distress and offered assurance and strategies for students settling into new environments. Show less

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  OSHClub

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Program Assistant

  Implement program plans and healthy eating plans during the course of the program; Support and assist the coordinator in the day to day running of the program; Engage the children in activities while ensuring their safety; Work towards building relationships with parents and the school community.

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  City Of Guelph

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Project Specialist for Energize Guelph (Healthy Kids Community Challenge).

  • Project Specialist

    May 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Energize Guelph Programmer

    Aug 2016 - May 2018
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  Guelph Community Health Centre- EarlyON Child and Family Centre

  Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Program Facilitator
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  Blenheim Youth Centre

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Program Manager
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  Children's Treatment Centre and Foundation of Chatham-Kent

  Aug 2020 - now

  Family Engagement Coordinator