Open To Work
Bradley Gibson
Toronto Metropolitan University
Ajax,ON
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Student AdvisorIndigenous Student Services Coordinator / ManagerStudent Success Advisor / Retention SpecialistAcademic AdvisorInstructor / Professor
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
Ajax, ONKingston, ONNapanee, ONBelleville, ONToronto, ON
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany Culture
1
Certification
16
Years of experience
Dedicated and compassionate student advisor, educator, and Child and Youth Care professional with over 25 years of experience delivering holistic, wrap-around mental health, behavioral, and developmental support to children, adolescents, and families. Currently advancing clinical and social welfare expertise as a Social Work student at Toronto Metropolitan University. Proven expertise in multi-agency collaboration, crisis intervention, behavioral assessment strategies, and student advocacy within educational and community settings. Adept at working alongside multidisciplinary teams—including psychiatrists, educators, and social workers—to navigate complex behavioral needs, foster developmental resilience, and guide young people toward positive long-term outcomes.
Work History
1 Year 3 Months
10.2023 - 01.2025
1 Year 3 Months
Student Advisor Consultant FNMI Education Team
York Region District School Board YRDSB | Markham, ON
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw, trained, and mentored student advisors on support operations, crisis response, and student behavioral intervention frameworks to enhance team effectiveness.
- Guided staff in coordinating with school administration, teachers, community partners, and mental health agencies to address complex behavioral or personal crises.
- Advocated for students and parents during behavioral, academic, or systemic impasses, identified root barriers, and developed long-term resolution plans.
2 Years 4 Months
09.2022 - 01.2025
2 Years 4 Months
Professor of Indigenous Studies
Fleming College | Peterborough, ON
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Educational Delivery & Assessment: Delivered curriculum emphasizing community perspectives, history, and holistic worldviews in face-to-face and e-learning environments.
- Student Success Administration: Conducted assessments, managed academic progress, and collaborated with institutional departments to enhance inclusive and supportive learning communities.
- Developed and implemented curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty in effective teaching methodologies and course design.
- Conducted research and published findings in peer-reviewed academic journals.
3 Years 10 Months
11.2022 - Current
3 Years 10 Months
Indigenous Academic Student Advisor
Toronto Metropolitan University | Toronto, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental support to students, enhancing their overall well-being from admission to graduation.
- Crisis & Behavioral Intervention: Navigate complex student barriers and behavioral concerns, utilizing collaborative problem-solving, active listening, and individualized support strategies to foster a safe, supportive environment.
- Navigated complex student barriers and behavioral concerns, employing collaborative problem-solving and active listening to create a safe, supportive environment.
- Mentored and supervised student staff, aligning daily tasks with professional standards through strengths-based coaching and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on client feedback.
4 Years 10 Months
01.2018 - 11.2022
4 Years 10 Months
Student Advisor FNMI Education Team
YRDSB | Markham, ON
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Liaised with Inclusive Schools and Community School (ISCS) team to connect families with specialized community resources for mental health, transition, and developmental well-being support.
- Contributed to development of board-wide student health and well-being initiatives, suicide prevention protocols, and restorative practice strategies.
- Guided students through academic planning and course selection processes.
- Developed and implemented student support programs to enhance retention rates.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student concerns and improve educational outcomes.
7 Years 11 Months
01.2011 - 12.2018
7 Years 11 Months
Child and Youth Worker Regional Specialist Team
Y.R.D.S.B | Markham, ON
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Intensive Behavioral Support: Actively contributed as a team member supporting children and youth impacted by poverty, social/emotional, mental health, and behavioral difficulties across multiple schools.
- De-escalated crisis situations using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), UMAB, Restorative Approaches, Threat Assessment, and solution circles.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop, implement, and monitor student support strategies, safety plans, and daily behavioral documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
Toronto Metropolitan University | 01-2028
Expected
Mohawk Language and Culture
Queen’s University | 01-2024
Child & Youth Worker
Centennial College | 01-2008
B.R.E. Youth
Tyndale Bible College | 01-1998
Skills
Leadership qualities
Student advocacy
Technology proficiency
Academic advising
Program planning
Career counseling
Trade policy
Cultural competency
Accomplishments
· Ontario Indigenous Career Fair
· Indigenous Artisans Market - over 30 vendors
· Founder of Hott Music Festival
· FAITH Project (Further Advancement In Tree Habitats)
· Ontario Indigenous Career Fair
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI Certification, Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior
UMAB, CPR & First Aid Training,
Conflict Resolution & Restorative Approaches,
UMAB Understand And Managing Aggressive Behavior
Professional Development & Training:
- Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI Certification
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior UMAB
- CPR & First Aid Training
- Conflict Resolution & Restorative Approaches
Timeline
Student Advisor Consultant FNMI Education Team
York Region District School Board YRDSB
10.2023 - 01.2025Read more
Indigenous Academic Student Advisor
Toronto Metropolitan University
11.2022 - CurrentRead more
Professor of Indigenous Studies
Fleming College
09.2022 - 01.2025Read more
Student Advisor FNMI Education Team
YRDSB
01.2018 - 11.2022Read more
Child and Youth Worker Regional Specialist Team
Y.R.D.S.B
01.2011 - 12.2018Read more
Tyndale Bible College - B.R.E. Youth,
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Centennial College - Child & Youth Worker,
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Queen’s University - Mohawk Language and Culture,
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Toronto Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Social Work,
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