JESSICA LUONGO

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Confidentiality: Having worked with children who have various special needs I am able
to adapt to new surroundings and ensure that the confidentiality of clients is kept and that
comfort and satisfaction is met.

Leadership: As a student in the Early Childhood program I have taken on a leadership

role in many occasion and through such work I have been able to work both independent
and in group settings.

Organization and Communication: Working with many different participants and

families in various settings, I have excellent written and oral communication skills and as
a result am able to articulate in a professional manner.

EDUCATION

2014-Present Guelph Humber University

Early Childhood Studies

2010-2014 St. Michael C.S.S, Bolton. On

Honours List

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

Oct. 2013-Present Family Home- Bolton, ON, Respite Worker

Provide short-term breaks for families with children who have special needs
Integrate the children into community events to help build their sociability
Supported the children with school work to continue their learned and development

Mar. 2012-Present Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, General Program
Instructor
Implement programs that are inclusive for children with various special needs
Develop, plan, and organize program outlines for preschool and youth programs
Provide leadership at the level that meets the participants needs and skills
Perform administrative tasks, such as attendance, preparation, and injury reports
Answer and forward phone calls to appropriate individuals and departments
Greet visitors and employees and cater for their special requests and needs

May. 2017-Sept. 2017 Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Inclusion Camp
Coordinator
Implement programs that are inclusive for children with various special needs
Develop, plan, and organize program outlines for the Adapted Camp
Hold profile meetings with families are registering their child into camp
 Supervise inclusion camp counsellors and support them with campers behaviours and
personal care needs
Run weekly meetings for the inclusion team
Help successfully integrate inclusion campers into the camp stream
Develop weekly staffing schedules

Aug. 2016-Sept. 2016 Bolton Toyota, Receptionist

Greet visitors, in person or not the phone; answering their inquiries
Forward any incoming calls while providing basic information when needed
Maintains security by following procedures; payment transactions, monitoring logbooks
June. 2015-August 2016 Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Senior Inclusion Camp
Counsellor
Helped to plan and deliver camp programs for the enjoyment of our campers
Supported and assisted staff to help them be successful in working with their camper
Ensure all files are up to date and easily acceptable to all staff
Worked alongside fellow colleagues to create a positive atmosphere for our campers to
grow and nourish
Acknowledged ad greeted clients/families upon arrival
Assisted participants with varies special needs one on one, to help integrate them

Mar. 2012-Dec. 2015 Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Camp Counsellor
Ensured the campers wellbeing and while participating in camp activities
Communicated with coordinators at the end of the day to go over the development of
my campers
Supervised children during camp activities to help create a safe and healthy
environment

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

Early Intervention Services York Region (Placement: Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2017)
Assist Early Interventionist delivery programs that support children with special needs and
their families. Provided supports to families by helping EI in leading home visits to help
parents understand their childs development and adjust to their needs. Provide support to
children with special needs through the use of play to help skill development.

Closer to Home Child Care Centre (Placement: Sept. 2016 - Nov. 2016)
Provided support for toddlers while keeping the playroom and childcare areas clean and
organized. I also assisted Early Childhood professionals in various experiences and
activities for children including songs, games and story telling.

Caledon East Childrens Place (Placement: Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2016)

Provided support for senior preschoolers while keeping the playroom and childcare areas
clean and organized. I also assisted Early Childhood professionals in various experiences
and activities for children including songs, games and story telling.

Ronald McDonald House, Home for Dinner (Feb. 2016)

Helped prepare dinner for families residing at the house, serving anywhere from 130-150
people. I also served the families their food and cleaned up the kitchen afterwards.

Erinoaks Kids Centre for Treatment & Development (Placement: Feb. 2015)
Assisted and observed in therapeutic services through the day; to help enhance the quality
and quantity of programs provided to the clients and their families. I also helped in
lunchroom supervision during meal times.

Holy Family Catholic Elementary School (Placement: Feb. 2015)

I helped classroom teacher support each students individual needs during lessons and
provided extra help to students when needed. While in the classroom I helped prepare
crafts and activities; while completing other tasks assigned.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Trained in First Aid/CPR C

Certified in High Five; Principles of Healthy Child Development
Behaviour Management Systems Training
Childhood development training through the University of Guelph-Humber
Attended the 15th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health in
Prague, Czech Republic May 29 to June 2, 2016.

*Reference available upon request