Ella Strathdee Email & Phone Number

-currently supporting the entry-to-school program for children between the ages of 3-6 on the autism spectrum-assessing skills in communication, play, social interactions, functional routines, behavioural self-management, pre-academics, learning and attention.-work alongside a team of professionals to support individual clients needs (speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, resource consultant and behavioural analyst)-formerly and occasionally support the behavioural support services program. (offering 1:1 therapy for children and youth with autism using the evidence-based practice of applied behavioural analysis)

-leading group therapy once a week by helping instruct group activities and working on team building, leadership and social skills.-working with children on 1:1 basis in their homes providing therapy through the practice of applied behavioural analysis. - collecting and graphing program data- specific program examples include: Peak, PECS, among others.- supporting children with autism.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

-supported the split classroom of students from Junior Kindergarten to grade one. -supervision of primary students (grades junior kindergarten to grade 3) during free play, outdoor play and lunch times-engaged in leading and supervising math, literacy, french activities-shadowed the work of classroom teachers and the director-learned about individual student learning plans and assessments-took initiative to plan and lead a few activities based on current curriculum needs

Supervised youth with severe mental health and developmental and behavioral needs.- Completed logs and incident reports - Administered medication-engaged in recreation activities with the youth in the group home and within the community- Taught social and life skills through interaction and modelling.

Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area

- shadowed the work of the quality and training specialist for the organization-all programs an interactions were virtual due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.-attended staff meetings and engaged in reflection on current online programming-engaged in programs online with young children and family members -participated in community workshops offered through: Front Door, Carizon, Breastfeeding Buddies and others-helped lead songs for the 'baby and me' online programming-worked on researching and updating the song list for the organization to ensure songs were inclusive for all cultures, backgrounds and society today

-shadowed the work of the manager of the Professional Resource Center-all work was completed online due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.-Attended and participated in online workshops: Reimaging Relationship building amongst Covid 19 with Jean Clinton, Restoring Parental Confidence, Cultivating your outdoor learning environment and others.-created and presented a workshop for the community on the importance of outdoor play called: Natures pathway to Wellness.

-Communicating between and with teachers, principals and staff on program planning and implementation -Leading sessions for grade five and six students at Schools in the Waterloo, Cambridge and Woolwich regions both in the Public and Catholic School boards- Our sessions include: presentation on rules and safety, bike tune ups, tire repair, Rodeo Riding, One to One sessions for nervous and new riders, and Road Riding for all other students.-Training staff on how to lead program sessions

-sold lift tickets and memberships to guests-performed office and filing duties -helped customers purchase winter gear-performed cleaning duties

Sauble |Beach, Ontario

- Prepared and lead games, songs and meals for staff, volunteers and campers - Supervised campers during the daytime and overnight in a cabin- Supervised campers during swimming- Planned, supervised and lead campers through low ropes course, and other team building activities.

Sauble Beach, Ontario, Canada

Leading sessions for school groups that come on property during school days. Session activities include team building workshops, initiatives through low and high ropes. Nature exploration and other outdoor activities. Preparing lunch time meals for schools that request a midday meal.

Driftwood Public School

Supported both the preschool, infant and youth development portions of the childcare program. Created an activity to implement during the before school portion of the Youth Development ProgramShadowed the role of the Supervisor of the entire childcare centerImplemented and completed an assessment of environment effectiveness of resources and materials throughout the early childhood environment using the ECERS-R scale.

Spent time in the early learning sector shadowing early learning consultants and supporting the work of the volunteer coordinator

Masters Of Counselling Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Early Learning Program Development, Current 3.7 Gpa

Courses include: Human Growth and Development (two courses: early and later years) Group Dynamics Professional Engagement 1-4 Designing.

Health & Fitness Diploma, Health And Physical Education/Fitness

Activities and Societies: Student PAC (Program Advisory committee) Representative for Class of 2020 Courses include: Group Fitness.

Masters Of Disability Studies, Specialization In Applied Behavioural Analysis