DEBRA RYAN
Post-Secondary Educator
Grand Valley,ON
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with eight years of experience in post-secondary education. Expertise in curriculum development, academic advising, and student engagement. Proven track record in fostering inclusive learning environments, enhancing student success, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Strong organizational and communication skills with a commitment to advancing educational excellence and supporting institutional goals. Holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Post-Secondary Instructor Certification from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and is dedicated to contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking academic community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
St. John’s, NL
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the development and delivery of instruction of the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Diploma program while ensuring that it meets College and Department of Education standards
- Effective classroom and case management skills
- Ability to think critically, work-under pressure, communicate effectively, and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and self-awareness
- Profound awareness of confidentiality, professionalism and self-care
- Use of effective counseling techniques and student support.
Curriculum Development Specialist, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
St. John’s, NL
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for developing, creating, and updating curriculum to ensure students receive the most relevant and current knowledge and skills necessary for success in their field
- Responsible for differentiation of instructional and assessment methods.
Field Placement Coordinator, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
St. John’s, NL
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Responsible for student field placement coordination
- Developing and maintaining partnerships and relationships with community partners
- Responsible for student evaluation meetings and student support
- Conflict management
Instructor, Child and Youth Care Worker Program
Keyin College
Gander, NL
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the development and delivery of instruction of the Child and Youth Care Diploma program, while ensuring that it meets college and department of education standards
- As well as implementing a safe, student-centered environment for adult learning
- Effective classroom and case management skills
- Ability to think critically, work-under pressure, communicate effectively and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and self-awareness
- Profound awareness of confidentiality, professionalism and self-care
- Use of effective counseling techniques and student support
- Facilitation of the Barton Reading Program
Child and Youth Care Worker
Key Assets
NL, NL
10.2011 - 08.2018
- Worked directly with children, youth and families who have experienced various forms of victimization, including family violence and child abuse
- Participated and conducted regular psychosocial assessments and intervention planning
- Utilized effective counseling techniques daily, to support children, youth and their families, and to deescalate crisis
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to assess the needs of victims and implement appropriate interventions and care
- Witnessed and experienced traumatic events with young people and their families, while also maintaining professionalism and self-awareness, through self-care practices
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the therapeutic setting
- Specializing in the development and implementation of therapeutic programs, planned environments and the use of daily life events to bring about change
- Ability to think critically, work-under pressure, communicate effectively and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and self-awareness
- Profound awareness of confidentiality, professionalism and self-care
Transition House Counselor
Cara House
Gander, NL
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked directly with victims of domestic, family and intimate partner violence, and their children
- Counseled and supported women and children experiencing crisis, trauma, mental health and addictions
- Worked directly with mental health professionals to help assess the needs of victims of violence seeking refuge and support, and to coordinate proper care and resources
- Responsible for psychosocial assessments, intake, and 24-hour crisis telephone line; safety planning, counseling, legal information/referrals, referrals to community resources and government services and parenting support
- Demonstrated best practices by operating from a trauma-informed perspective to facilitate growth through empowerment and self-determination
- Ability to think critically, work-under pressure, communicate effectively and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and self-awareness
- Profound awareness of confidentiality, professionalism and self-care
Education
Bachelor of Education - Post-Secondary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL08.2024
Certificate - Post-Secondary Instructor
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
Memorial University
St. John's, NL12.2015
Graduated Level III with honors -
Bishop O'Neill Collegiate
Brigus, NL06.2000
Skills
- Great active listening skills
- Effective attending and counseling skills
- Well scheduled, organized and possess good analytical skills
- Great time management and prioritizing skills and an impeccable sense of judgment
- Thrive under pressure and have an attention to detail
- A team player and also strive independently
- Meticulous problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Values and practices student-centered, and lifelong learning
- Encourages equity and diversity in the workplace
Certificates
Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Trainer, Livingworks. St.John's, NL.
Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer, RCCP (Cornell University). St. John's, NL.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Field Placement Coordinator, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
03.2020 - 10.2021
Instructor, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
08.2018 - Current
Curriculum Development Specialist, Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program
Eastern Academy
08.2018 - Current
Transition House Counselor
Cara House
11.2017 - 07.2018
Instructor, Child and Youth Care Worker Program
Keyin College
05.2016 - 08.2018
Child and Youth Care Worker
Key Assets
10.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Education - Post-Secondary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Certificate - Post-Secondary Instructor
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
Memorial University
Graduated Level III with honors -
Bishop O'Neill Collegiate
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