Kayly Fordham

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner and the ability to utilize my skills in a supportive
and progressive environment.

EDUCATION Child and Youth Care (compressed) Graduating in 2019

Durham College, Oshawa, ON
Cumulative GPA: 4.94/5.0

CERTIFICATIONS First Aid/CPR Level C

CRC with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Mindsight Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington September 2018 – April 2019

Field Placement Student
In-School Mentoring Program
• Building and maintaining trusting and supportive relationships with nine mentees through weekly one-to-one mentoring.
• Developed programming and facilitated two Go Girls! Groups tailored to participant needs; highlighting the
importance of physical and mental health, healthy relationships, self-esteem, and teamwork.
• Assisting in the set-up of fundraising events including Harvest Tea, Once Upon a Time Gala, and Walk-a-Thon
• Co-facilitating the After School Program on Thursday evenings. This program is centered around sports and recreation,
providing children with a structured environment where they can be active, develop confidence, social skills, and have
fun.

Enterphase May - August 2018

Field Placement Student
Grove School High School Classroom
• Observing and identifying individual emotional, behavioural, and academic needs
• Using ShareVision to write daily logs and update student information
• Working one-to-one and utilizing therapeutic environments for students coping with adverse childhood experiences
and significant mental health challenges
• Responsible for designing and facilitating crafts and group activities for summer camp

Lakeside Public School January 30 – April 2018

Field Placement Student
Resource Classroom
• Developing a flexible approach when interacting with students through the use of self-awareness, assertiveness and
intervention strategies including zones of regulation and the use of attending skills
• Creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu, ensuring that the physical and social environment is safe and inclusive
for all students
• Working one-to-one and in small groups with students with various exceptionalities

Winners August 2011-January 2018

Sales Associate
• Cross-trained in all departments including customer service, mark downs, sales floor, fitting room, jewelry, and receiving
• Assigned to work in the cash office; counting tills and cross-checking receipts
• Effectively responding to customer inquiries both on the phone and in person
• Efficiently working independently and as part of a team