Amanda Micu amandamicu@hotmail.

com
Cell: 905-510-9851
Child and Youth Care Practitioner

SKILL SUMMARY:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-organized and dedicated to meeting multiple objectives in challenging environments
Ability to work independently
Fluent in French and Romanian

EDUCATION:
Child & Youth Care Humber College
Accelerated Program Sept. 2016 December 2017

B.A Honors Specialization in Psychology University of Ottawa

French Immersion Sept. 2012 - April 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE:
CYC Student Intern Trillium Demonstration
School
Worked alongside teachers in classroom providing 1:1 aid, as well as
classroom support to youth aged 10-18 with various needs (ADHD, anxiety,
learning disorders, PTSD, and developmental delays) September 2017- Present

Provided counselling to youth; using everyday interactions for therapeutic

purposes
Program Service Worker Mimico S.N.A.P.
Provided 1:1 care for adults (18+) with special needs- specifically autism
Assisted with structuring and running life skill programming, as well as May 2017- Present
overall program planning
Ran the day program independently
Administered medication, as well as completion of required documentation
CYC Student Intern Wildwood Academy
Worked alongside teachers in classroom setting to assist students with a variety of
needs (ADHD, anxiety, developmental and intellectual disorders); complete January 2017- April 2017
work, stay on task, and behavioral interventions throughout school day
Assisted run and supervise after-school homework club
Program Support Clerk
Ministry of Communities and Social Services- Government of Ontario Ontario Disability Support
Program
Provided customer service to a high volume of clients with disabilities
June 2015- Sept. 2015
Worked alongside case workers during intake process
Application of regulations, policies and legislation governing ODSP
VOLUNTEERISM:
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
Ran workshops promoting youth volunteerism in elementary and high schools Summer 2015
during Halton Mental Health Week
Assisted in running programs for newborns, early childhood, and youth
via after school programs and day-time classes
Participated in client consultation and intake process
Fall-Winter 2015
Family/Child Psychology & Cognitive Psychology Laboratory Assistant-
University of Ottawa
Recruited participants and facilitated running individual laboratory sessions
Collected and analyzed participant results alongside graduate students

TRAINING & CERTIFICATES:

BMS Training November 2017
UMAB June 2017
Standard First Aid CPR-C with AED (Lifesaving Society) October 2016
Second Language Certification Test (University of Ottawa) January 2016