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130 Dinsdale Drive, Woodbridge ON L4H 2M4 Tel: (647) 999-0366

taryn.williams05@gmail.com

Email:

EDUCATION
Humber College- Toronto, ON Graduated Early Childhood Advanced
April 2016
Special Needs Studies.
York University Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Arts of Specialized Honors
2011
in Psychology.
Geneva Centre for Autism
Toronto, ON
Certificate of achievement in Principles
2014
Child and Family
of ABA for Teaching and Intervention.
Collaborative, Seneca,
& YCD Seneca King City, ON
Certificate of Participation in Supporting
2014
Tourette Canada
Children with ASD.
Obtained a certificate completing
education
2015
placement hours at Tourette conference.
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K I L L S

A N D

Ability to build an excellent rapport

with clients
Excellent customer service experience
with Innovative troubleshooting skills
Strong ability to identify strengths
and needs pertaining to children with
special needs
Proactive in listening and identifying
children, family, and community
partners needs
Well developed skills with supporting,
coaching, mentoring childcare staff and
community programs
Great working knowledge of conflict
resolution and stress management
approaches
Professional, outgoing, energetic and

A B I L I T I E S

Able to work well independently

or as part of a team
Superior skills in organizational,
time management and attention to
detail
Proficient in all MS Office
applications, Internet Explorer
Fast learner and self-motivated
Completed CPR and First Aid
Knowledge of legislations and
Day Nursery Act.
Member of the Ontario
Association for Infant and Child
Development.
Valid Driver license and reliable
car.

exceptional communication skills

EMPLOYMENT

&

Early Intervention Services

2015-2016
Student Placement

PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
York Region

Identified the need and developed, implemented and trained the West
and West Central Team with how to navigate the functions of
Boardmaker. Completed a User Guide, which was distributed across the
service.
Accompanied EI to childcare and home visits along with leading many
home and childcare visits.
Familiar with and completed a variety of assessments using the Hawaii
Early Learning Profile, ASQ, REEL, Sensory Processing MeasurePreschool and familiar with Bayley, Peabody and a variety of Behaviour
Management tools.
Actively listened and educated parents and childcare staff regarding
concerns. Very creative with suggestion and recommendation to address
needs.
Completed SOAP, Consultation Notes, Goals, and TRMR in YODA.
Selected and presented various resource strategies and tools to families
and childcare staff.
Participated and observed Circle of Play, Sensory Clinic, Feeding Clinic
and Feeding Workshop for Parents, Handwriting Without Tears, YRPSLP
speech therapy sessions.
Familiar with the resent changes to Early Intervention Services as they
continue to develop the two services streams Infant Child Development
Service and Special Needs Resource Service.

Respite Worker
Crystal Ladder Learning Centre/ Private Home Based Respite
Vaughan, Ontario
Present
Listen actively and respond appropriately to the childs needs while
encouraging independence.
Anticipate problem solving situations and moves to avoid power struggle,
injuries or conflicts.
Worked alongside Behavioural therapist to implement tools (PECs, Sign
Language, & Visual Aids) to aid in the childs development.
Work one on one with individual child or collectively in a group.
Aid child in social interaction activities with other children.
Aid child in staying connected and complete activities chosen.

 Updated the childs developmental team about any changes or concerns

using the tools they provided to be implemented.
Participated in family gatherings and activities.
Provided support and resources to families.
Provide relief for children with varying developmental needs.

Butternut Childrens Centre

Early Childhood Assistant
2013-2015

Thornhill, Ontario

ECA in the infant room.

Formally worked as an ECA in the preschool classroom.
Maintain and supervise daily routines in the preschool room.

Create an empathetic, warm and caring environment for both parent and
child.

Listen actively and respond appropriately to the childs needs while

encouraging independence.

Communicate issues to parents in a professional and positive manner.

Completed several ELECT documents to assess progress of each

individual child and set up meetings to discuss strengths and needs.

Collaborate with coworkers to ensure the appropriate program plan is

developed for the specific needs of the child.

Create age appropriate activities based on preschoolers interests that

would engage and aid in their development.

Couched and mentored supply staff and parents on implementing a

variety of resources.

Anticipate problem solving situations and moves to avoid power struggle,

injuries or conflicts.

Worked alongside Early Interventionist, Speech and Language Therapist

and Behavioural Therapist to implement tools (PECs, Sign Language, &
Visual Aids) to aid in the childs development.

Updated the childs developmental team about any changes or concerns

using the tools they provided to be implemented.

Completed How does Learning Happen Workshop.

Over the Rainbow

Vaughan, Ontario
2012-2013
Early Childhood Assistant
ECA with Jr. Preschool, but also have experience as an ECA with Infants.

Maintain and supervise daily routines at the Centre.

Create an empathetic, warm and caring environment for both parent and
child.

Listen actively and respond appropriately to the childs needs while

encouraging independence.

Communicate issues to parents in a professional and positive manner.

Complete the appropriate documentation and reports for the Jr.

Preschoolers developmental progress.

Collaborate with coworkers to ensure the appropriate program plan is

developed for the specific needs of the child.

Create age appropriate activities (Enhanced Preschool Curriculum

Programming) that would engage and aid in the childs development.

Anticipate problem solving situations and moves to avoid power struggle,

injuries or conflicts.

Complete health checks upon childs arrival and administered medication

with parental authorization.

Shoreham Public School

2010-2011
Student Mentor

North York, Ontario

Actively listened and engaged with children at various skill levels.

Observed and aided with class management; assisted in implementing
ABA tactics.
Created realistic and manageable goals for the children to reach.
Followed up to provide any further support as required
Completed written reports that covered childrens progress and
emotional responses.
Used positive reinforcement to reward good behaviour.
Communicated effectively with teacher, parents and school staff.

AMC Theatres
2004-2009
Frontline Staff/ Supervisor

Concord, Ontario

Managed and resolved all guest concerns to ensure highest customer

satisfaction.
Supervised up to 6 concession and usher personnel.
Completed weekly inventory counts and reports.
Assisted in planning and organizing special events.
Processed transactions quickly and efficiently.
Provided customer assistance when necessary.
Worked cooperatively with other staff members.

E F E R E N C E S

Available Upon Request