Paradigm
Derya Sönmez
MA Candidate
Ajax,Ontario
Summary
Promoting an exemplary academic record and knowledge of correlations between mental health and academic integrity, alongside with bullying in childhood and how it can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the future.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Instructor Therapist
Ruchika Gera
Ajax , ON
2023.06 - Current
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Behaviour Support Specialist
Safe Management Group
Oakville , ON
2023.03 - Current
- Deliver ABA therapy across various program models (i.e., various levels of intensity in relation to frequency and duration of sessions)
- Indirect clinical tasks with 3 clients: prepared material, wrote reports, monitored and flagged clients' progress as needed, participated in clinical reviews, participated in team meetings.
Therapy Transcriber
The Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Toronto , ON
2021.09 - Current
- Transcribed over 800+ recorded therapy sessions.
- Converted 30+ VHS tapes of recorded sessions into MP3 format for better durability.
- Have sat through 23 sessions per patient's with different therapy methods, such as EFT and CBT.
Dental Receptionist
The Tooth Corner
Markham , Ontario
2021.07 - Current
- Used EVA SOFT and SOPRO Imaging, used at patient care and X-Ray’s.
- Provide patient care by managing patient medical history and assessing insurance coverage to determine appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Check in 10 patients per day and maintain COVID-19 public safety protocols.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON 2018.09 - 2022.06
Graduate Certificate - Registered Behaviour Technician
St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ON 2023.04 - Current
Skills
Research and analysis
undefinedSoftware
EVA Soft
SOPRO Imaging
SPPS
Research Interests and Experience
- Current research with Dr. Mary E. Desrocher includes looking into trauma related to bullying in children and how effects present themselves in adulthood. Specifically, Dr. Mary's lab looks into research focused on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as it relates to having been bullied in adolescence.
- As a Research Coordinator in The Academic Wellness Project, an initiative I have also co-founded, we are interested in researching correlations between mental health and academic integrity, as high correlations have been reported over the pandemic. Research will be conducted with qualitative questionnaire's amongst post-secondary students.
- Research Assistant for Dr. Domicele Jonauskaite's Empirical Visual Aesthetics Lab (EVAlab), exploring relationships between colour and emotions. Currently analyzing survey poll results and working on developing a website.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2-4 staff members for numerous student run organizations.
- Achieved to get funding for research in academic integrity and mental health by completing a project proposal with accuracy and efficiency.
- Presented in Dr. Krista Phillips' lecture at York University, regarding my research on academic integrity as it correlates to mental health.
Certification
Research Associate in Dr. Mary E. Desrocher's Lab for Trauma Related to Bullying in Children
Certifications
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
Timeline
Instructor Therapist
Ruchika Gera
2023.06 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Registered Behaviour Technician
St. Lawrence College
2023.04 - Current
Behaviour Support Specialist
Safe Management Group
2023.03 - Current
Therapy Transcriber
The Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
2021.09 - Current
Dental Receptionist
The Tooth Corner
2021.07 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
2018.09 - 2022.06
Research Associate in Dr. Mary E. Desrocher's Lab for Trauma Related to Bullying in Children
Sep 2021
Research Coordinator for The Academic Wellness Project funded by The Agents of Change Program
Jun 2021
Baycrest Research Institute Volunteer for Dr. Nicole Anderson's Lab as a Participant Recruiter
Nov 2021
Pre-screening patient seeking psychological support and assessing if they are suited for The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health.
Nov 2021
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