Brittany Brousseau
Trenton,ON
Summary
Talented coaching professional familiar with helping clients set goals, build skills and learn through individual and group sessions. Effective at modeling behaviors, developing social skills and working with clients to help them build a strength based relationship with their ADHD. Certified Action Learning Coach (CALC).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ADHD Life Coach and Founder
Discovering Me and ADHD Inc
Trenton, ON
11.2021 - Current
- Develop and implemented individualized life coaching plans for clients.
- Facilitate group workshops to help individuals identify and achieve their goals.
- Create actionable plans that empower clients to take ownership of their lives.
- Collaborate with another company Transform Together Inc.
Independent Contractor (Educator)
Outschool
San Francisco, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Develop and facilitate group classes on ADHD for children and teens.
Senior Teacher (ESL)
Magic Ears
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Virtually facilitated online group english lessons for children living in China.
Head Lifeguard and Instructor
City of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool area and intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated with the Program Coordinator and the rest of the Head Lifeguard team to develop staff trainings.
- Mentored and provided leadership for fellow staff members.
- Planned and facilitated aquatic swimming lessons for children of various ages, skill level, and needs.
Park Program Coordinator and Youth Worker
South East Ottawa Community Health Centre
Ottawa, ON
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Programmed and facilitated engaging recreation camp-style activities for at-risk youth in the targeted area
- Supervised other staff members working for the program
- Engaged in community outreach to encourage youth participation and develop positive relationships with community members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Psychology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Orleans, ON06.2015
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
New BrunswickSkills
- Group Facilitation
- Bilingual in French and English
- Appointment Coordination
- Client Needs Assessment
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Community Involvement
Professional Development
- Completed 1-year training program through the International ADHD Coach Training Center to become a Certified Action Learning Coach with specific ADHD training.
- Attended the International Conference on ADHD in 2022
- Attended the International Conference on ADHD in 2021
Accomplishments
Presenter at the International Conference on ADHD 2023
- Organized, and participated in the ADHD Across the Lifespan Panel : A woman's perspective
ADHD 365 - May 2023
- Spoke about navigating change and transitions
Webinar presenter for CHADD's Family Education Team October 2023
- Developed and presented a webinar for an educational series "Living Well with ADHD" on the topic of coping with change and transitions
Guest on RenaFi Podcast Conversations with Melissa - June 2023
- Joined Melissa Reskof to share on the topic of Building and ADHD Toolkit
Presenter at the International Conference on ADHD 2022 - November 2022
- Developed and presented a live session named "Helping your child be their own self-advocate" for parents and caregivers
Podcast guest for Parenting with Impact- May 2022
- Joined the Parenting with Impact team to share my knowledge on "helping kids with ADHD make sense of their brains"
Presenter at the online International Conference on ADHD 2021 - November 2021
- Developed and presented a session named "Talking to your child about ADHD" for parents
Developed Special Needs Aquatic Swimming Program Called Aqua Friends - September 2018- June 2019
- Developed a specialized aquatic swimming program for children with special needs while working as a lifeguard for the City of Ottawa
- Developed and facilitated training sessions for staff on techniques for working with children with exceptionalities in the aquatic setting
Highschool Awards
- Jim Macdonald Citizenship Award
- Social Justice Certificate
- French Immersion Certificate
Timeline
ADHD Life Coach and Founder
Discovering Me and ADHD Inc
11.2021 - Current
Independent Contractor (Educator)
Outschool
06.2020 - Current
Senior Teacher (ESL)
Magic Ears
03.2020 - 03.2021
Park Program Coordinator and Youth Worker
South East Ottawa Community Health Centre
06.2017 - 08.2017
Head Lifeguard and Instructor
City of Ottawa
09.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Psychology
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
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