KASEY PETERS

Email: kasey.peters92@mail.utoronto.ca
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS _____________
• Wide-ranging experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Over 200 hours of volunteer experience
• 3D printing MADLAB certified (completed July 2018)
• CPR-C and AED certified (valid until 2019)
• Tri-council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics
(TCPS 2: CORE) certified; completed February 6, 2015
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence class G
• The Child Care and Early Years Act, 2015 (CCEYA) Licensing Standards Self-Test Certification of
completion (completed February 2016)
• Ministry of Labour: Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps (Issued on: August 30,2018)

EDUCATION ______
Masters of Teaching Program September 2017 – present
University of Toronto, Ontario Studies in Education
• Related coursework: All core subjects, Fundamentals in Teaching, Anti-Discriminatory Education, Special
Education, Technology
Certificate in Autism and Behavioral Science (Postgraduate) September 2014 – April 2015
George Brown College, Toronto ON
• Related coursework: applied behavior analysis, autism, behavioral skill building, and working with families
and teams
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (Kinesiology) September 2010 – August 2014
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo ON
• Related coursework: anatomy, physiology, human growth and motor development, physical activity, and
developmental disabilities

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Respite Therapist March 2015 – present
Toronto, ON
• Worked one-to-one with a twenty-year-old man with autism spectrum disorder
• Planned and prepared schedule and execute activities
Support worker at Shadow Lake Centre June 2016 – July 2016 & June 2017 – July 2017
Stouffville, ON
• Full time support worker at overnight camp for a young adult with autism spectrum disordered
• Responsible for assisting in activities of daily living and providing ongoing support and programs throughout
the day
Behavior Therapist at Connect the Dots Education November 2016 – June 2017
Thornhill, ON
• Assisted a grade four student with ADHD and behavioral challenges within the classroom
• Collaborated with school administration, teacher, supervisor and parents on an ongoing basis
• Implemented useful strategies for in class as well as at home
Teaching Assistant at Associated Hebrew School February 2016 – June 2016
Toronto, ON
• Ensured safety and inclusion of all students
• Executed lesson plans and assisted the teacher in daily tasks
Instructor Therapist at Magnificent Minds September 2015 – December 2015
Toronto, ON
• Worked on a one-to-one basis with two students at the private education and therapeutic centre
• Carried out programs, collected and analyzed data, and graphed the results
• Communicated with parents, teachers and senior therapist on a daily basis
Shadow at Associated Hebrew School (Posluns Campus) April 2015 – June 2015
Toronto, ON
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• Assisted a five-year-old boy in a junior kindergarten classroom who exhibited noncompliant behavior in the
classroom, such as inappropriate yelling, difficulty staying on task when a demand was placed and aggression
towards other students and/or teachers.
• Collected data and implemented daily strategies to teach the student to self-regulate and use appropriate
language to ask for breaks when needed
• Communicated with teacher, principle, behaviour therapist and father regularly
One-to-one at Vibe Dance & Fitness Studio Inc. September 2014 – June 2015
Thornhill, ON
• Assisted a six-year-old girl with spastic cerebral palsy with one-to-one dance instruction
• Encouraged and promoted physical activity and social interaction amongst young children
Swim Instructor at Kendal Aquatics September 2014 – December 2014
Thornhill, ON
• Instructed individuals of different ages and at various levels of ability
• Delivered courses on safety skills in and around water
• Maintained a fun and safe learning environment for all students
One-to-one Private Mentor July 2014 – August 2014
Toronto, ON
• Shadowed eight-year-old boy with Down Syndrome at two different day camps
• Facilitated inclusion in group settings
• Assisted in daily activities such as dressing, toileting, and speech clarification
Coordinator, Laurier Athletics and Recreation September 2013 – April 2014
Waterloo, ON
• Coordinator for Feel the Beat dance class comprised of adults with intellectual disabilities in the Kitchener-
Waterloo region
• Organized volunteers and participants
• Liaised with parents and/or caregivers
• Ensured the safety and well-being of all participants during dance classes
• Promoted social integration and physical activity
Head of Waterfront, Camp Solelim June – August 2010 – 2012
Sudbury, ON
• Camp Counselor for campers aged 13–15 years and oversaw and supervised all aquatic related activities,
trained staff and maintained the Waterfront

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Toronto IBI November 2014 – December 2014
Thornhill, ON
• Volunteered in the Toronto Autism Community Outreach (T.A.C.O) program, a non-profit program created for
children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have limited access to services
• Assisted in group activities and implemented programs on a one-to-one basis with different children each week
KidsAbility September 2013 – April 2014
Waterloo, ON
• One-to-one volunteer in an introduction to swimming program for children with various intellectual disabilities
• Supervised safety standards in the water and ensured group instructions were followed
• Assisted in a Junior Kindergarten class for children aged 4–5 years with various intellectual disabilities during
circle time, play time, and snack
Feel the Beat September – April 2011 – 2013
Waterloo, ON
• One-to-one volunteer in a dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities
• Confirmed partners understood dance moves and participated
• Created a fun, warm, and welcoming environment and encouraged social interaction and inclusion

PLACEMENT
Whitney Junior Public School October 2017 – November 2017
Toronto, ON
• Field practicum with Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in a grade 4 classroom
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• Gained experience preparing and executing lesson plans, working with a variety of students, attending staff
meeting
Rosedalde Junior Public School February 2018 – March 2018
Toronto, ON
• Field practicum with Toronto District School Board in a grade 1/2 classroom
• Gained experience working with students with various exceptionalities, preparing and implementing lesson
plans, attending extra-curricular activities
Surrey Place Centre (South) February 2015 – April 2015
Toronto, ON
• Field practicum with Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS)
• Observed and assisted therapists during one-to-one teaching and group activities
• Gained experience running programs independently and conducted and implemented a program for a poster
project
Nelson Mandela Park Public School September 2014 – December 2014
Toronto, ON
• Field practicum with the Toronto District School Board in a Primary Developmental Disabilities classroom
• Supported teacher and several students with various diagnoses in performing daily activities