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Alexandra St-Jean

Rockland,Canada

Summary

For over 13 years, I have worked as a bilingual behaviour consultant. I have developed and facilitated specialized training for over 1,000 educators, helping them prevent and respond calmly and safely to crises. My professional background has enabled me to work with diverse communities and needs, including neurodivergence. My experience in motivational interviewing allows me to customize interventions for clients

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutrition certified coach

CrossFit Rush
Rockland, Canada
10.2022 - Current
  • Coached more than 65 clients to achieve their wellness goals through intake assessments, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and individual nutritional counselling
  • This comprehensive approach led to notable and measurable improvements in clients' health, well-being and positive habits
  • Facilitated SMART goals for clients by actively listening to their needs and building strong rapport
  • Through collaborative goal setting, clients were able to reach their short-term objectives, leading to sustained progress in their wellness journeys

Behaviour consultant, owner

inspiring intention
Rockland, Canada
01.2021 - Current
  • Challenged by the need to improve the inclusion of children with diverse needs, I designed and delivered several workshops for a large audience of educators and childcare directors, focusing on intervention planning and crisis management
  • The workshops were well-received, with participants providing survey feedback, improved confidence and teamwork in supporting children with exceptionalities or specific needs
  • Mentored the Inclusion Support Services team in Prescott Russell, helping them develop and refine their coaching skills
  • This mentorship resulted in enhanced inclusion practices, leading to more children with diverse needs being integrated into educational settings with a reduction in discharges, ultimately creating a more inclusive and supportive environment

Behaviour consultant

Andrew Fleck
Ottawa, Canada
02.2017 - 01.2023
  • I conducted thorough initial intake assessments for hundreds of teaching teams to identify key barriers and develop targeted, simple action plans informed by attachment theory strategies
  • I collaborated closely with these teams to help them select achievable goals, ensuring feasibility and engagement
  • Through psychoeducation, group facilitation, modelling, coaching, and weekly consultations clients successfully attained their targeted goals
  • Systematic monitoring ensured the effectiveness of these interventions, leading to enhanced inclusion of children and a significant reduction in challenging behaviours

Behaviour consultant

CHEO
Ottawa, Canada
10.2012 - 02.2017
  • Coached, modelled, and facilitated specialized training sessions for parents and teachers to support children’s acquisition of communication, life, and social skills
  • These training sessions were designed to enhance the ability of caregivers to provide consistent and effective support, leading to a notable improvement in children’s developmental progress
  • Implemented, monitored, and evaluated therapeutic assessments and treatment of children, working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Education

Master’s of Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB
04.2026

Nutrition Coaching Certification -

Prosper Nutrition
London, ON
10.2022

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Certified -

Think Kids
Ottawa, ON
10.2018

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified -

Crisis Prevention Institute
Ottawa, ON
04.2012

Autism Behavioural Science Graduate Degree -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2012

Bachelor’s degree - psychology and Sociology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2009

Early Childhood Education College Diploma -

La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, Ontario
04.2007

Skills

  • Individual counselling
  • Intervention planning
  • Intake assessments
  • Case management
  • Rapport building
  • Group facilitation
  • Inclusivity
  • Crisis management
  • Active listening

Timeline

Nutrition certified coach

CrossFit Rush
10.2022 - Current

Behaviour consultant, owner

inspiring intention
01.2021 - Current

Behaviour consultant

Andrew Fleck
02.2017 - 01.2023

Behaviour consultant

CHEO
10.2012 - 02.2017

Master’s of Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University

Nutrition Coaching Certification -

Prosper Nutrition

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Certified -

Think Kids

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified -

Crisis Prevention Institute

Autism Behavioural Science Graduate Degree -

Algonquin College

Bachelor’s degree - psychology and Sociology

University of Ottawa

Early Childhood Education College Diploma -

La Cité Collégiale

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