My Zest for Life.
Stephanie Scott
"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong." - Ella Fitzgerald
Growing up, I had a great uncle named Davey who had Down Syndrome. He became such an inspiration to me. No matter the obstacles, he was always smiling, making others laugh and was so full of life. I thought a lot about the quality of life of those around me, my community, my family and friends, and wondered how I can make a positive impact in their lives. Everyone deserves a fullfilling life and a life of purpose. I wanted to be that person to help them find their inner sparkle and let it shine. Help them see their potential and help them reach it. I wanted to contribute towards making them feel valued and of worth in today's society. This is where it all began. In 2007, I went to university and completed my Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care. I have been craving for opportunities, professional development and further education ever since. I think I have found my passion. My zest for life.
Education
Work Experience
in a nutshell
2007-2011
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Independent Study, Minor in Psychology
Toronto Metropolitan University (formally known as Ryerson University)- Toronto, ON
â–ª Scott, S. (2011). Serving Traumatized Clients. (Independent Study)
2007-Present
Student Support Facilitator and Integration Specialist
Foster Home/Residential Home Program Supervisor
Program Manager: Designed and implement programs (co-ordination, afterschool programs, homework help, self-esteem, social skills, anger management groups etc.)
Respite Worker
Independent Contractor (CYC): behavioural/crisis/therapeutic intervention
Children's Book Author/Resource Creator
Worked in diverse settings such as: residential homes, hospitals, home-based settings, schools, CAS access visits, camps and remote supports, in Toronto, Peel, York, Halton and Hamilton Region.
Ages of support: newborns to age 65.
Supports provided to those with various conditions such as: Autism (verbal and non-verbal), Down Syndrome, dual diagnosis, FASD, OCD, Developmental Delay, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, Global Developmental Delay, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Medically Fragile (G-tube and trachea), Lennox-Gestaut syndrome, Encephalitis, Depression, Borderline Personality, Psychosis, Suicidal, severe Hydranencephaly, severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Thoracolumbar Scoliosis, eating disorders and more.