Alexandra Hoffman
Whitby,ON
Summary
- Extensive experience working with adults and children that are neurodivergent
- Educational background in psychology, behavioural sciences, and mental health
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant in Autism Research
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitate parent group education sessions
- Write and submit study amendments and renewals to the research ethics board
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and research activities between participants and staff
- Administer, collect, and score data
- Recruit and screen participants
- Maintain accurate records of data while keeping the confidentiality of participants
Student Placement Position
AlphaBee Inc.
Etobicoke
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Ran intensive behavioural intervention programs with clients while receiving feedback from supervising therapists
- Paired with clients using interpersonal and play skills while building rapport and instructional control
- Collected and graphed data while running programs with clients
- Shadowed other instructor therapists while they ran programs with clients
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Representative
SRP Companies
Richmond Hill
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills while calling customers to ensure satisfaction with the products they receive
- Listened to customers’ feedback, and used problem solving skills to find solutions
- Processed product returns from sales representatives and customers, utilizing organizational and computer skills
Student Placement Position
St. Felix Centre
Toronto
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Advocated for clients while accompanying them to doctor appointments, housing appointments, and counselling appointments
- Researched information regarding guest service restrictions, and provided a comprehensive report to staff
- Learned how to administer naloxone to somebody who is experiencing an opioid overdose
- Created and led recreational programming for guests
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB12-2024
Autism and Behavioural Science Post-Graduate Certificate -
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
Addictions and Mental Health Post-Graduate Certificate -
The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts Diploma (Psychology) -
Western University
Skills
- Extensive experience working with adults and children that are neurodivergent
- Educational background in psychology, behavioural sciences, and mental health
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, 03/2019, Toronto, ON
References Available
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Volunteer Experience
- Music Therapy Assistant (3 Months Annually Sept.-Nov.), 09/2017, 11/2019, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Taught physically and developmentally disabled children how to sing, while providing them with opportunities to express themselves, Expressed positive enthusiasm in order to help the children feel comfortable, Worked with the foundation team in order to coordinate a musical performance fundraiser
- Mental Health and Addictions Unit Volunteer (Summer Position), 06/2017, 08/2017, Humber River Hospital, Toronto, ON, Surveyed patients in order to assess their thoughts and feelings towards their treatment programs, Assisted clerical staff with faxing and filing important documents, Ensured patients in the waiting room had access to a welcoming and clean environment at all times
Timeline
Research Assistant in Autism Research
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Student Placement Position
AlphaBee Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Placement Position
St. Felix Centre
05.2018 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Representative
SRP Companies
04.2014 - 06.2019
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
Autism and Behavioural Science Post-Graduate Certificate -
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
Addictions and Mental Health Post-Graduate Certificate -
The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts Diploma (Psychology) -
Western University
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