Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Ash Shewchuk

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Curious and dedicated master's in counselling student seeking both a practicum placement, and an opportunity to share the skills and education I've acquired through my program through a critical, intersectional, trauma-informed approach.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crisis Responder

John Howard Society/9-8-8 Suicide Canada
11.2023 - Current


Actively listened to service users through validation of feelings, and demonstrated empathy to establish rapport and trust.

Demonstrated a capacity to remain calm and composed under pressure while managing emotionally charged situations and providing support to distressed service users.

Maintained a high commitment to client confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines to keep service users, myself, and others as safe as possible.

Collaborated with shift partner and supervisor to ensure comprehensive support and continuity of care for clients.

Letter Carrier

Canada Post
08.2018 - Current

A detail-oriented letter carrier, proficient in both French and English, who excels in working independently, forging meaningful community connections, and ensuring accurate mail and parcel delivery.

Provided exemplary customer service by proactively addressing customer inquiries, resolving delivery-related concerns, and skillfully de-escalating conflicts when necessary, fostering positive relationships within the community.

Demonstrated exceptional independence and self-reliance in efficiently sorting, preparing, and delivering mail with minimal supervision.

Education

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In Progress) -

Yorkville University
St.Johns, Canada
2025

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Psychology -

University of Winnipeg
01.2012

Skills

  • Active nonjudgmental listening
  • Organized
  • Ability to work independently
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Bilingual (Fr/Eng)
  • Awareness and implication of self-care
  • Ability to remain composed and effective in high-stress situations
  • Client advocacy
  • Cultural awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Trauma-Informed Care- Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2024-03-10
  • Suicide First Aid- ASIST, 2023-11-15
  • Indigenous Canada- University of Alberta, 2023-10-01
  • Peer Support Training Program- Centre for Gender Advocacy, 2023-02-01

Volunteer Experience

Centre de lutte contre l’oppression des genres/ Centre for Gender Advocacy- Peer Support

Sept.2022- Present

Montreal, Canada

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Gardening
  • Performing stand-up comedy
  • Reading

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Crisis Responder

John Howard Society/9-8-8 Suicide Canada
11.2023 - Current

Letter Carrier

Canada Post
08.2018 - Current

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In Progress) -

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Psychology -

University of Winnipeg
  • Trauma-Informed Care- Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2024-03-10
  • Suicide First Aid- ASIST, 2023-11-15
  • Indigenous Canada- University of Alberta, 2023-10-01
  • Peer Support Training Program- Centre for Gender Advocacy, 2023-02-01
Ash Shewchuk